They should all guard against this Death
if he would avoid the distress of Hell.
And hear God's words and believe them
and be perfect and not indifferent.
The fourth Death, he is so bad
no other thing is so terrible.
There is no other like it
because he will last eternally.
Because everybody who die in their sins(1)
and are not helped out of this misery.
If anybody dies in such infidelity
then he must live in Hell forever.
Therefore I advise both man and woman
who wants to win eternal salvation.
That you most not go hence negligently
But - on the contrary - stay in your faith
and arrange your life accordingly.
Then God will be praised and you'll be happy.
Then the natural death cannot hurt you
but will instead benefit and help you.
Therefore, be ready, at any place
when Death comes, to follow
That's the way it must be, let us not be afraid.
Christ has warned us, with his teachings.
In the Gospel it's written
that we should all think of it
We should be ready day and moment
because Death doesn't hesitate in any way(2)
If the goodman knew at what time
the thief(3) would come, he would guard with diligence.
With that watchfulness you should understand
that you shouldn't be so indifferent
but should always remain in your faith.
Then you can fight Death freely.
Therefore pay attention to this play(4)
where Death will catch everybody.
But this you should also learn now:
how he is going to scare all the infidels.
But for those who pin their hope on God's mercy
Death will be a great boon.
I mean that he will linger no more
but will quickly strangle us all
Therefore, stand still to see and hear
what Death has to bring
I believe I see him coming now(4)
for the harm of some and for the benefit of some.
