The poet who inspired Schubert wrote is words in German. This music always allows me to experience “The peace” That is, a way to remove oneself from the sadness and troubles of the now. Here is a rough translation into English: You are peace, The mild peace, You are longing And what stills it. I consecrate to you Full of pleasure and pain As a dwelling here My eyes and heart. Come live with me, And close quietly behind you the gates. Drive other pain Out of this breast May my heart be full With your pleasure. The tabernacle of my eyes by your radiance alone is illumined, Oh...fill it completely!
Now, please listen how Schubert says it in music:
