San Franciscu Xavier-a, tuji kudd-i Goeam xara

As Raimundo sunk to the riverbed, sure end within sight, he prayed to St. Francis Xavier (1506–1552), vowing that if saved, he'd pay with his best talents a tribute in the saint's honour.

The result was kept a closely guarded secret by the composer-conductor and his choir, until the next December 3, at the feast Mass of the saint at the Basilica of Bom Jesus, where it was unveiled.

Inasan thokos ghetlo Krista-soinik toiar kelo An Indiek taka dhaddlo Thoisor dhach vorsam vavurlo

To sanchian zunvea melo Tacho otmo sorgar gelo Pun tachi kudd nam kusli Ochoriamnim ti samball'li

Zori vilaitent melo Mortoch Goeam portun ailo Amche sovem tum ravcho Samball korunk Goenkarancho

Sam Franciscu Xaviera Tozo zolma des navarra Tuji kuddi Goeam xara Pun otmo voikunnt-nogra