While the Head of the Family
While the head of the family
King of all the worlds
Gave provinces
The right of the apostles
James of Spain
Light illuminates morals
First among the apostles
Martyr in Jerusalem
James, the distinguished
Is sacred in martyrdom
James of Galicia
Asks for pious help
Whose glory gives
A remarkable path
So that the frequency of prayers
Sings a melody
Hey Saint James
Go Saint James
From beyond and above
God help us
First among the apostles
To James, a pair is given
The whole world for free
For whose remedy
A soldier of piety
The protection of all
Is enough for the prayers
First among the apostles
James, through miracles
That happen through him
In tight dangers
Call out to him
Whoever hopes to be freed
Does so because of him
First among the apostles
O blessed James
Our true strength
Remove our enemies
And protect us
And come to the devoted
To please you
First among the apostles
To James, merciful
We hope for forgiveness
And for what we owe
In due service
To such an exceptional father
Let us give worthy praises
First among the apostles