1. Why this anguish and regret, my son?
You have wearied yourself with lament and grief,

2. All things and supreme power
Belong to God in the bitterness of morn and eve.

3. His command was fulfilled, His decree was just,
So rest your heart from "perhaps" and "if only".

4. Don your robe untainted by trials -
The raiment of piety, excellent garb, excellent garb.