The Gifts of Saint Jovan Vladimir
by Bishop Nikolaj Velimirovic
Where are you coming from, young, brave hero,
With joy you're walking, with joy you're singing,
Who gave you, hero, so much joyfulness?
I was given it by Saint Jovan,
By Saint Jovan of Elbasan,
May you also be live and joyful.
Where are you coming from, wealthy gentleman,
With joy you're walking, wealthy you're walking,
Who gave you, gentleman, so much wealth?
I was given it by Saint Jovan,
By Saint Jovan of Elbasan,
May you also be live and wealthy.
Where are you coming from, dear old granny,
Fast you are walking lika a maiden,
Who gave you, granny, such heartiness?
I was given it by Saint Jovan,
By Saint Jovan of Elbasan,
May you also be live and hearty.
Where are you coming from, good peasant,
Who moved dark fatigue from your brow,
Who gave you, peasant, a shining face,
Bright and shiny like the sunlight?
I was given it by Saint Jovan,
By Saint Jovan of Elbasan,
May you also be live and joyful.
