Hino à São Bento Lyrics Translation in English

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Portuguese Lyrics

English Translation

Pai dos monges, conduzi-nos

Father of the monks, lead us

Pelas sendas do Senhor

Through the paths of the Lord

Dilatai as nossas almas

Enlarge our souls

Pela paz e pelo amor

For peace and for love


Bento Jovem, deixa o mundo

Young Benedict, leave the world

Procurando a solidão

Seeking solitude

Troca os livros e os palácios

Exchange books and palaces

Pela Santa Vocação

For the Holy Vocation


Dia e noite, como os anjos

Day and night, like the angels

Faz subir da terra aos céus

Make rise from earth to heaven

Hinos, salmos e louvores

Hymns, psalms, and praises

Para o trono de seu Deus

To the throne of his God


Já refulge vossa face

Your face already shines

Na celeste eterna luz

In the celestial eternal light

Até vós, Bento guiai-nos

To you, Benedict, guide us

Sob o lábaro da cruz

Under the banner of the cross

Added by Teresa Costa
Beira, Mozambique July 30, 2024
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