Oh kind despair that made me long time  sit 

I saw that Light by which the soul is lit

Crouched in an old armchair in my woe

I needed help but knew nowhere to go

As having reached the end of human aid.

In deep despairc I felt my life force fade

But then you showed yourself to me as light

You touched me well, you were so deep so bright

I had not sat with my despair before

I turned around desiring to live more

Mysterious forces  dwell in our deep space

Be humble now before the holy face

I tried the usual auds with no effect

I felt the light surround me with respect