Kein Lämpchen scheint durch's Fenster...
Language: German (Deutsch)
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Kein Lämpchen scheint durch's Fenster mehr,
Wo meine Holde ruht.
Ich aber irre noch umher
In liebekrankem Muth.
Die Sternlein gehn in heller Schaar
Aus düstrer Nacht herfür;
Und nehmen meiner Liebe wahr,
Und tragen Leid mit mir.
Vielleicht, ihr Sternlein, nenn' ich bald
Den holden Engel mein;
Denn könnte liebeleer und kalt
Des Engels Seele seyn?
Ihr Herz ist fromm, und fromm mein Herz,
Und täglich bitt' ich Gott:
Ach lindre meinen bangen Schmerz!
Sonst sende mir den Tod!
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Confirmed with Heidelberger Taschenbuch auf das Jahr 1812, herausgegeben von Aloys Schreiber, Tübingen: J.G. Cottaschen Buchhandlung, 1812, page 145.
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No little lamp shines through the window...
Language: English after the German (Deutsch)
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No little lamp shines through the window any longer
Where my lovely one rests.
I, however, still stray about
With a lovelorn spirit.
In a bright throng, the stars emerge
From out of the gloomy night;
And perceive my love
And share my sorrow with me.
Perhaps, ye little stars, I shall soon
Call the lovely angel mine;
For could the soul of an angel
Be loveless and cold?
Her heart is devout, and my heart is devout,
And daily I ask God:
Ah, assuage my anxious pain!
Otherwise send me death!
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Translations of title(s):
"Lied" = "Song"
"Nachtlied" = "Night-song"
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