Bushes and briars [German translation]

Through bushes and through briars

I lately took my way;

All for to hear the small birds sing

and the lambs to skip and play.

I overheard my own true love,

her voice it was so clear;

"Long time I have been waiting

for the coming of my dear.

Sometimes I am uneasy

and troubled in my mind,

Sometimes I think I'll go to my love

and tell to him my mind.

And if I should go to my love,

my love he will say nay,

If I show to him my boldness,

he'll ne'er love me again."