I Am Not Near to You, O Heaven of Heavens

I am not near to you, O Heaven of Heavens, I am far from you, O myriad stars, Yet in my soul Jesus has risen, And Christ has manifested His love.

A narrow path is mine to walk, My goal burns bright with azure distance. And with you, O flesh, I cannot go, The Holy Spirit dwells in me, the Holy Spirit is with me.

And by one dream alone I live: How someday in a moment of desired sleep I shall merge forever with starry heights In Heaven of Heavens, where Christ reigns supreme.