I. HOMAGE TO SAINT JOHN

I am before this table

Here within this hall

Singing this hymn

On this night of Saint John

My Padrinho, bless me

According to what I deserve

What I do not want is to be despised

My God, help me

Do not let me die

I am here in this hall

Paying close attention

Paying all homage

To my lord Saint John

My Master, hold me up

And do not let me fall

My Master, do not despise me

My Master, with you

I want to follow