Primal light

O little red rose,

Man lies in greatest need,

Man lies in greatest pain.

Ever would I prefer to be in heaven.

Once I came upon a wide road,

There stood an Angel who wanted to turn me away.

But no, I will not be turned away!

I came from God, and will return to God,

The loving God who will give me a little light,

To lighten my way up to eternal, blessed life!