O Dolci Mani

Oh Sweet Hands

O Dolci Mani

Oh sweet hands, gentle and pure,O dolci mani mansuete e pure,
Oh hands that create beautiful, compassionate works,o mani elitte a bell'opre pietose,
To caress children, to gather roses,a carezzar fanciulli, a coglier rose,
To pray, joined together for misfortunes.a pregar, giunte per le sventure.
So in life, made secure by love,Dunque in vio, fatte dall'amor secure,
Did justice lay down its sacred arms?giustizia le sue sacre armi depose?
You brought forth life, oh victorious hands,Voi deste morte, o man vittoriose,
Oh sweet hands, gentle and pure!o dolci mani mansuete e pure!