1. When with patience I overcome love for her
Patience itself refuses what would bring me bliss

2. And she knows, when we reproach each other
If we wrong or are wronged, we will make amends

3. Though I've done no wrong, still I'll try
To please her, pardoning when she does wrong

4. And when I've wronged her, it makes me
Marvel more at one who'd chasten me for her