Songs
Altar
(1940)
Altar
Here is a sacred altar for all those who wish to pray. Many have come before it and knelt in their quiet way. We too come forward, our heart is full,we turn where the others turn.We can only wish for people who pray: Oh God, exist for them!They must not believe in you vainlyGrant that their hopes prove right.Grant they will meet with the loved ones they lost In death,the deepest night.Grant it exists,the peace thatthey hope in the end to attain,may it embrace them every onewho prayed for it time and again.Yes, there must be an open doorfor all those who want to turn home!The heart is full of prayer to-night for every human's faith!
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Composer
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Previously performed at:
- 20 Oct 2018: Exploring Nordic Song
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Altar
Here is a sacred altar for all those who wish to pray.
Many have come before it and knelt in their quiet way.
We too come forward, our heart is full,
we turn where the others turn.
We can only wish for people who pray: Oh God, exist for them!
They must not believe in you vainly
Grant that their hopes prove right.
Grant they will meet with the loved ones they lost
In death,the deepest night.
Grant it exists,the peace that
they hope in the end to attain,
may it embrace them every one
who prayed for it time and again.
Yes, there must be an open door
for all those who want to turn home!
The heart is full of prayer to-night for every human's faith!
If you would like to use our texts and translations, please click here for more information.
Composer
Sorry, no further description available.
Previously performed at:
- 20 Oct 2018: Exploring Nordic Song