. . . Joy came over me
and no one will ever be able to tell of it.
My brethren, I have received my garland.
Take unto you the word of Truth
O men who love God!
The world is nothing.
There is nothing to be gained in it.
My brethren, I have received my garland.
Men go on thinking that
they are at rest
and they know not
that trouble is being prepared for them.
My brethren, I have received my garland.
They run and break forth
till the hour catches up with them.
They have been called and have not understood.
They came empty and go empty.
My brethren, I have received my garland.
I have despised the world
in order to give life to my soul.
The things of the flesh I have forsaken,
With the things of the Spirit I have made my peace.
My brethren, I have received my garland.
Since I have found my Savior
I have walked in his steps.
Nothing could keep me
from receiving this garland.
My brethren, I have received my garland.
How great is the joy
prepared for the perfect!
... all of you, my brethren,
we inherit it.
My brethren, I have received my garland.