Saudosa Lembrança
Gerson Rufino
Nostalgic Memory
Oh! what a nostalgic memory
I have of you, O Zion,
Land that I love so much,
For you are in my heart.
I will fly to you,
When the Lord returns;
For He went to heaven,
And will soon come to take me.
Yes, I will strive for that land beyond;
And there I will end the many struggles from this side;
There is my good Lord, whom I desire to see;
He is everything to me, and without Him I cannot live.
Beautiful, very beautiful, is the hope,
Of those who watch over you,
For they receive strength,
That is only found there;
Those who seek to reach
Your embrace, O Zion,
Will be free from sin
And from all temptation.
The Holy Scripture says,
That the feet are beautiful
Of those who bring good news
To the unbelievers;
And if it is so beautiful to tell
Of these great things here,
How much more will it be to enjoy
The grace that exists there!
