In one of my dreams

Chorus:

In one of my dreams

While sleeping in peace

I saw three fathers

And a soldier strong, yet meek

In one of my dreams

A great and beautiful scene

I saw three fathers

And a soldier strong, yet meek

Verse 1:

One had a long white beard

Old in age and held a rod

He lived in a distant cave

Held the writings that he taught

His sayings were plenty

And the demons he fought

(My beloved Abba Anthony

May his blessings be with me) x2

Quickly I ran to him

Kissed the cross in his hand

He urged me to remember

From sin I must withstand

Chorus:

In one of my dreams

While sleeping in peace

I saw three fathers

And a soldier strong, yet meek

In one of my dreams

A great and beautiful scene

I saw three fathers

And a soldier strong, yet meek

Verse 2:

The second had a sack

Carried it on his back

He walked around with care

And from it sand poured out

He said these are my sins

In God's mercy do not doubt

(My beloved Abba Moses

The strong and the holy) X2

Quickly I ran with him

To bear my sufferings

He urged me to remember

The way of repentance

Chorus:

In one of my dreams

While sleeping in peace

I saw three fathers

And a soldier strong, yet meek

In one of my dreams

A great and beautiful scene

I saw three fathers

And a soldier strong, yet meek

Verse 3:

The third was kneeling down

In the corner of his room

He had a bowl of water

With love he was consumed

He lived with our Lord

Washed the feet of the bridegroom

(My beloved Abba Pishoy

With love in Christ he grew) x2

Quickly I ran to him

In peace he let me in

He urged me to remember

Have love for all humans

Chorus:

In one of my dreams

While sleeping in peace

I saw three fathers

And a soldier strong, yet meek

In one of my dreams

A great and beautiful scene

I saw three fathers

And a soldier strong, yet meek

Verse 4:

And the soldier was standing

Lifting up his hands

A red cloak on his shoulders

Two camels on the sand

Armour on his chest

The monastery behind him

(My beloved St. Mina

The faithful intercessor) x2

Quickly I ran to him

With open arms he came my way

He urged me to remember

Be steadfast in the faith

Chorus:

In one of my dreams

While sleeping in peace

I saw three fathers

And a soldier strong, yet meek

In one of my dreams

A great and beautiful scene

I saw three fathers

And a soldier strong, yet meek