1. My ancestor Bakhoum built for the monks
A monastery, so it was the first with what he built

2. And the virtuous vied thereafter
To build ascents to the Divine in this world

3. So Egypt prides itself over nations in
Presenting that finest example

4. O you who revived today the memory of its grace
And lifted from the truth the trailing veil

5. For religion and nation there is joy in what
Its glory, worn by time, has found of new glory