Hino de São João del-Rei - MG

Hail, gentle land that shines,
In the lap of the Land of Minas,
Like a safe of the purest glories,
Like a target of the most divine blessings.

You are a place of grateful rest
For those who arrive tired from the struggle!...
Your bosom is a beautiful oasis,
Where a soul enjoys rest!...

In the rocks of your mountains
A poem of glories is written:
Your courage in great campaigns
Your love in blessed work.

Your history always appears
Surrounded by a halo of light
For if glory ennobles your name,
Goodness makes your name shine.

The walls of your churches
Proclaim the Faith you have,
Faith that inspires fervor in battles,
Faith that softens life's vicissitudes.

Hail Land!... Among the lands of Minas
You have a place of great splendor
Yours were the first voices
Against the evil of an oppressive government.

Hail, beloved and beautiful land!...
Hail land of São João del-Rei!...
May you always be happy and glorious,
Sentinel of Belief and Law!