O Death, O Death, rock me asleep,
(In water)
Toll on, thou passing bell;
Ring out my doleful knell;
For I must
There is no remedy
My pains, my pains, who can express?
Alas, they are so strong!
My dolours will not suffer strength
My life for to prolong
Toll on, thou passing bell;
Ring out my doleful knell;
For I must
There is no remedy
Farewell, farewell, my pleasures past!
Welcome, my present pain!
I feel my torment so increase
That life cannot remain
(My Lord, my Lord)
()(hear me)
[Lyrics by an anonymous author (ca 1576)]