Here is the English translation of the song, keeping the original poetic structure, rhyme scheme, and pastoral imagery: Verse 1 Where the streams of life flow through valleys deep, The earth wakes up from a quiet sleep, And each takes their place at their threshold's door, Beneath blooming vines and the fig tree's store. Chorus Where does time go? Toward eternity,... Where every living soul breathes in liberty,... The Lamb and the King rule in gentle peace,... Giving back to the earth her most sweet increase.... Verse 2 The ancient sorrow has packed away, The mourning and tears have forsaken the bay, The Father has pitched His own tent with men, And Jesus the Christ guides the world again. Chorus Where does time go? Toward eternity,... Where every living soul breathes in liberty,... The Lamb and the King rule in gentle peace,... Giving back to the earth her most sweet increase.... Verse 3 Come taste of the joy at the heart of the day, As praises unite in a single way, For the deep delight of our Maker's heart, Who sees His creation fulfilled in part. Verse 4 No weeping, nor hatred, nor shadow of dread, As man and beast walk where the living tread, While death—now defeated—is cast afar, For life overflows without blot or scar. Chorus Where does time go? Toward eternity, Where every living soul breathes in liberty, The Lamb and the King rule in gentle peace, Giving back to the earth her most sweet increase. Outro We sing in sweet rhythm through ages ahead, Earth's kindred and guests where the heavens spread, Beneath the vast sky and the gaze so pure, We build up our joy where the heavens endure. Let all that has breath lift its voice on high, To welcome the Dawn as the moments fly, In soft-tender grass and where pathways gleam,... Eternal contentment has claimed its dream....
