A Cistercian Song

So, brethren, now let us sing Alleluia,
not in the enjoyment of heavenly rest,
but to sweeten our toil.
Sing as travellers sing along the road:
but keep on walking.
Solace your toil by singing
- do not yield to idleness.
Sing but keep on walking.
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Go forward then in virtue,
in true faith and right conduct.
Sing up
- but keep on walking.