The bright sun has now set.

1. The bright sun has now set, ; The face of the earth has become dark, ; Daylight has turned to night, ; It has brought rest to the weary. ; ; 2. All animals go to rest, ; To the sleep ordained by God, ; But I, Lord, go to my bed, ; As if I were going to my mournful coffin. ; ; 3. Although I am strong and fresh now, ; But I leave myself no more days, ; I think that every day is the last, ; This night may need the coffin. ; ; 4. When I give my body to bed, ; I close my life between boards, ; A long sleep may overtake my eyes, ; The crowing of the cock may bring my end. ; ; 5. Let us then reckon, my dear God, ; That I may not have to hide you, ; So that I may speak more boldly, ; When I must stand before you. ; ; 6. Every day I fall before your face, ; But you have become my surety with your father, ; Even if you kill me, I always trust in you, ; I run to your holy blood when I thirst. ; ; 7. From sunrise to sunset, ; I have trusted in you and through many years of weariness. ; But forgive me, for I pity you from my heart, ; Because of tears, there is no sleep in my eyes. ; ; 8. I move to my bed sobbing, ; I water my bed with tears, ; If you keep me for your tomorrow, ; I will not turn it to your offense. ; ; 9. Do not call me, Lord, unprepared, ; Lead me first, to the place of relief, ; So that I may reach the heavenly destination, ; Send me on my way.