In dura catena, in misera poena

Desidero Te!

Languendo, gemendo, et genuflectendo

Adoro, imploro ut liberes me!

My Lord and my God! I have trusted in Thee;

O Jesus, my Saviour belov'd, set me free:

In rigorous chains, in piteous pains,

I am longing for Thee!

In weakness appealing, in agony kneeling,

I pray, I beseech Thee, O Lord, set me free!