1. How sweet is the union with the beloved!
And naught but the turns of fate can make us part.

2. May God never favor a foe of love
When union's torch begins to light their heart.

3. If those who blame but knew what drives me on,
My blameworthy quest they'd understand.

4. No joy but joining my beloved brings,
No life but love and wine's enchanted hand.

5. By God I'll never leave this love, though blades
Assail me and the changed reprove my stand!