1. Oh, would that I knew, will there be
For the soul's anguish a dawn soon nigh

2. That the dark's storm may settle down
And thunder's wrath be pacified

3. And man may chant a song again
With life in gentle harmony

4. Why do winds rage in the world
Only to meet with misery?

5. Except my winds, unruly gusts
Rebellion in their nature lies

6. Why does life torment me so
As if I'm a stranger in its eyes?

7. And from my beautiful heart it takes
What sins has my heart to atone?

8. When I ask why life goes on
Naught but melting cares are known

9. The laws of heaven have decreed
No escape for you, leave it be

10. Alas, my heart, though you have split
Like the rending of hearts in agony

11. Purer than the limpid wave
And the warbler's melody

12. No life's sin has it e'er committed
Yet in flames was its destiny

13. O you grove of beauty fey
Has not anguish made you fray?

14. O garden of roses bright
Scarred you not with blight?