To The Groom (Continued) pg. 12

Happy is the Savior’s coming to Earth

With [His] share of noble, eternal love

When Heaven itself promises you

And my obliging heart wishes

            That you, living, living long in prosperity

            Will not be subject to any suffering

            And having fulfilled the appointed time

            Will rejoice with God in heaven forever

            [And] that we will see each other in heaven

The New Year

This New Year, this young year

May it shine blissfully on you[1]

May it, in pleasure and serenity

Fulfill all your[2] hopes

            In the New Year, O My Father,

May happiness[3] itself nurture you[4]

To me, however, don’t give[5] anything more

Only love[6] me forever

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[1] You plural

[2] Your plural

[3] Or “good fortune”

[4] You plural

[5] “you give” plural

[6] “you love” plural