Gret.Alas, it matters little!
The end is near—the tale is nearly told.
Lisa. Nay, nay—not yet! not yet! Oh, Gretchen, Gretchen!
While life remains to thee, pray thou for life!
Oh! pray, pray, pray!
For Heaven hears the prayers of such as thou.
Oh, mercy, mercy on my misery!
How shall I live without thy saving love?
How shall I die when thou are gone from me?
Oh! Gretchen, stay with us, oh! stay with us!