Hino de São Tarcísio

Hymn of Saint Tarcisius

Hino de São Tarcísio

Better to die than to give upAntes morrer do que entregar
The Holy Body of JesusO Corpo Santo de Jesus
I want to be a lover of GodDe Deus amante eu quero ser
Oh Saint Tarcisius, just like you!Ó São Tarcísio como tu!

With readiness, fearlessCom prontidão, destemido
You took Jesus ChristFoste levar Jesus Cristo
To the imprisoned ChristiansPara os cristãos prisioneiros
Who would give themselves like ChristQue se doariam quais cristos

On the path you walkedPelo caminho abordado
Facing the danger aheadAnte o perigo encontrado
You denied the enemiesAos inimigos negaste
The Holy Body of GodO Corpo Santo de Deus

They stoned you and killed youTe apedrejaram e mataram
You gave your life awayA tua vida entregaste
But you kept the secretMas o segredo guardaste
Out of great love for JesusPor muito amor a Jesus

You were found deadMorto tu foste encontrado
By the soldier QuadratusPelo soldado Quadrato
A converted soldierUm militar convertido
Who gave you a burialQue sepultura te deu

Declared PatronDeclarado Padroeiro
Of altar boys and acolytesDos coroinhas e acólitos
May your life awaken in usTua vida nos desperte
A great love for the EucharistGrande amor à Eucaristia