Hino de São Brás

Blessed São Brás
Who received from God the power
To protect us from throat diseases
And the evils that afflict man
Heal the diseases that hurt and afflict
Preserve our throat healthy and perfect
So that we can speak and sing
And proclaim the praises of God

São Brás delivers us from throat evil
Your people sing to you, pray for us before God
São Brás delivers us from throat evil
Your people sing to you, pray for us before God

I promise you, São Brás
That the speech that comes out of my mouth
Will always be of truth and not lies
Of justice and not slander
Of kindness and not harshness
Of understanding and not intolerance
Of forgiveness and not condemnation
Of excuse and not accusation

São Brás delivers us from throat evil
Your people sing to you, pray for us before God
São Brás delivers us from throat evil
Your people sing to you, pray for us before God

Of respect and not disrespect
Of conciliation and not intrigue
Of hope and not despair
Of detachment and not selfishness
Of faith and not disbelief
Of encouragement and not defeatism
Of joy and not sadness
Of love and not hatred

São Brás delivers us from throat evil
Your people sing to you, pray for us before God
São Brás delivers us from throat evil
Your people sing to you, pray for us before God

São Brás, keep my throat free from bad diseases
So that everything that comes out of my mouth
Can praise and glorify God
I also want to thank you for your generosity
For your zeal and intercession
May it always be so, amen

São Brás delivers us from throat evil
Your people sing to you, pray for us before God
São Brás delivers us from throat evil
Your people sing to you, pray for us before God