Come winter, cold and frosty Hold me firmly in your vice With majestic force you hold This world in your white hand Come winter, white preserver Cover my body with white lace Come winter, pure and shining I pleed thee for eternal existence You have the might to preserve Life in its slumber Come winter, white preserver Please heed this my last wish On earth Trustful friend; Never deceive Enshroud me; Peace surrounds my soul Misty grace; Cover me in white Forgive my sins; Winter, keep me warm