Mahler for a Rainy Day

Urlicht (Primal Light) by Mahler sung by Maureen Forrester conducted by Glenn Gould:

Translation:

O little red rose,
Man lies in greatest need,
Man lies in greatest pain.
Ever would I prefer to be in heaven.
Once I came upon a wide road,
There stood an Angel who wanted to turn me away.
But no, I will not be turned away!
I came from God, and will return to God,
The loving God who will give me a little light,
To lighten my way up to eternal, blessed life!