Das Liedchen von der Ruhe
The Song of Peace

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To rest at peace in loving arms is good,
As is rest deep within the ground.
But, be it here, or be it there
That longed for peace is found
My soul is striving to find out
To quell all future lingering doubt.

To rest at peace in loving arms is good.
Alas, though not for me.
I’d know that peace with you, Elise,
But it was not to be.
Men’s prejudice kept me at bay
And youthful prime wasted away.

To rest at peace deep in the ground is good,
So quiet and undisturbed.
Here one’s heart’s so full of care,
There it stays unperturbed.
Sleep is sweet, gentle, free from vice
As you cross into Paradise.

Where then shall I find some rest,
Where free from aggravation’s round …
To rest at peace in loving arms is good,
As is rest deep within the ground.
Now, rest I soon must find – but where?
The man who’s truly tired doesn’t care.