Neamhnaid Gheal Dochais (Precious White Pearl of Hope)

'S mòr an leasan seo a thuigisinn Gur e dòchas neamhnaid gheal gun phrìs An uair a thig na gaòthan fuara A bhriseadh balla-diòn ar sìth		It's a great lesson to understand That hope is a priceless and precious white pearl When these cold winds come in Which would breach the protective wall of our peace
Chan eagal duinn' nuair chithear boillsgeadh De sgóthan dubh' aig oir ar fianais A togail cùrs' a steach dhar n-ionnsaigh Le tuil ro-throm an cridh' a' liònadh		So that we need not fear when we catch a glimpse Of dark storm-clouds at the edge of our vision Mapping a course in our direction With floods so heavy as to fill our hearts
Soraidh slàn ri saoghal dorcha Agus fàilte mhór gu dachaigh ùr Steach gu tearmann shàbhailt àlainn A thogar suas na mheadhon gaoil		Fond farewell to a dark old world And welcome to a brand new home Into a safe and beautiful sanctuary Built up as a means of love
Fiù 's a staigh am broinn an fhàsgaidh Tha obair nuadh an seo ri dheanamh A' cumail glan gach seòmar sàmhach Bho thruailleadh inntinn fuaimean criònaidh		Even inside this shelter safe There's a new work here to do Keeping clean, each quiet room From mind-pollution and the sounds of decay
'S mor am feum a staigh nar n-àigne Bhith glanadh plaide throm eu-dòchais A sgùradh as gach uile shalchar Le dàin bho'n cridhe laoidhean sòlais		It's so important, inside our minds To wash the heavy sheet of disheartedness Washing out each and every pollution With songs from the heart and hymns of hope
'S tiòdhlac thalaideach gun phrìs e Tha feathamh oirnn mar ni ar spàirn Duil a dhireas faid na stàidhre Gar toirt gu tioram gu ar dàn		It is an alluring gift without price Which awaits us if we make haste A hope which will climb the full length of the stairs To bring us safely to our destiny
Soraidh slàn ri saoghal dorcha Agus fàilte mhór gu dachaigh ùr Steach gu tearmann shàbhailt àlainn A thogar suas na mheadhon gaoil		Fond farewell to a dark old world And welcome to a brand new home Into a safe and beautiful sanctuary Built up as a means of love

(Words by I. Urquhart, music by M. MacInnes - MCPS/PRS - © 1992, Iain Urchadan)

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