At midnight
I awoke
and gazed up to heaven;
No star in the entire mass
did smile down at me
at midnight.

At midnight
I projected my thoughts
out past the dark barriers.
No thought of light
brought me comfort
at midnight.

At midnight
I paid close attention
to the beating of my heart;
One single pulse of agony
flared up
at midnight.

At midnight
I fought the battle,
o Mankind, of your suffering;
I could not decide it
with my strength
at midnight.

At midnight
I surrendered my strength
into your hands!
Lord! over death and life
You keep watch
at midnight!

Link to the german version:
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One of the beautiest songs i heard in the last time. Particularly the last phrases are great! The version from Bo Skovhus is one of the best i think. Sure Kathleen Ferrier is good,too but i like Mahlers compositions more with male actors