O Homeland! My heart yearns for you From the earth where darkness reigns around, From the struggle, falsehood, storms and pain— I strive for communion with Christ.
In the heavens my soul finds peace, Jesus grants all happiness and grace. On earth lies an abyss of sin and malice, Grant me, God, the strength to overcome!
On earth, like a tempest on the roaring sea, The devil sows his evil death around. I hear groans, see sorrow everywhere. No joy or gladness finds me in this world.
O Homeland! You are my heart's desire! You are precious, captivate with beauty, There are friends, and hosannas ring around— Day and night I am forever with you.
From this earth I long for paradise's reach, From this earth where my heart lies heavy. I desire to live that I may ever praise Jesus—my God eternally.
