To me thou wert faithful and steady

To me thou wert faithful and steady,

And madest for me supplication;

In my troubles and sad tribulation

Thy comfort was always ready.

Food and drink thou gav'st me in payment

And plenty of money didst lend me,

And also a passport didst send me,

As well as some changes of raiment.

From heat and from coldness unpleasant

May heaven, my dear one, long guard thee,

And may it never reward the

The kindness shown me at present!