1. They prescribed a cure for an illness
That had afflicted me, and time was unkind with what was acceptable

2. Then they said it was love
Of the purest affection and fellowship

3. With the addition of pure affection and feeling
A pleasant, untainted blend

4. Each day and night I take
A morsel of it, melted and drunk

5. And when the beloved reaches this point
As he knows best what is right, and is more experienced

6. He took it upon himself to compound it with his hands
And with it he was generous, endearing, and affectionate

7. So it brought about for my illness the greatest cure
And my soul found it the most delicious and pleasurable

8. And it is, without doubt, beneficial and advantageous
Made from medicine, O brother, for one who loves

9. A companion of good cheer and affection
And excels in perfect companionship

10. He cured with wisdom, and so became
The best to cure, eager and delighted

11. So it is the embodiment of the proverbial saying
Don't ask the doctor, ask the experienced

12. The exalted master of munificence and nobility
That refined apothecary of supreme virtues

13. And say, your grateful servant
Is obligated by your favor to praise you

14. So make the beautiful seed that you gave generously
With which you provided me a regular livelihood

15. Then treat me with what will give peace to my mind
The vessel that I anticipate