Ingen Vinner Frem Til Den Evige Ro

SATB A Cappella
Lyrics: Linderot (Swedish)/Jensen (Norwegian translation)
Language: Norwegian
Duration: 2:45

INGEN VINNER FREM TIL DEN EVIGE RO is an arrangement of one of my favorite folk songs, which later became part of the Norwegian hymnal. The melody is from Hallingdal, a far-reaching valley including the town of Geilo, where my family is from. Commissioned by Uranienborg Vokalensemble.

(Pronunciation guide video at the bottom of the page)

Ingen vinner frem til den evige ro
som seg ei veldig fremtrenger.
Sjelen den må utstå en kamp for den tro
hvorav vår salighet henger.

Porten kalles trang og veien heter smal.
Dog kan Herrens nåde åpne himmelens sal.
Kjemp da alvorlig, treng fremad med makt,
om du vil himmerik vinne!

Jesus i ditt hjerte er alle ting verd,
selv er han himmelriks rike.
Derfor gjør med Jesus din daglige ferd,
aldri vil han fra deg vike!

Treng deg til hans hjerte inn med all din makt,
han i nåde rekker deg din bryllupsdrakt.
Hør hva han sier: Bruk tålmod, o sjel,
så skal du himmerik vinne!

No one seeking eternal peace
can attain it easily.
The soul must endure a battle for the faith
on which our salvation depends.

The gate is narrow and the path is small.
Yet God’s grace may open the entryway.
Fight earnestly, advance with valor,
if you desire to enter the kingdom of Heaven!

Jesus in your heart is worth everything,
as He is the kingdom of Heaven.
Include Him in your daily journey,
He will never leave your side!

Connect to His heart with purpose,
with grace He will hand you your garments.
Listen to His words: Have patience, o soul,
then you may enter the kingdom of Heaven!