Sauna
Steadfast old Väinämöinen
Produced honeyed vapour,
Through the glowing stove stones
He speaks with these words:
"Come now, God, into sauna,
to the warmth, heavenly Father,
healthfulness to bring to us,
and the peace secure to us."
Welcome löyly, welcome warmth!
Welcome healing power!
Löyly into the floor and ceiling,
Löyly into the moss in walls,
Löyly to the top of the platform,
Löyly onto the stones of the stove!
Drive the Evil far away,
Far away from under my skin,
From the flesh made by God!
Come now, God, into sauna,
healthfulness to bring to us,
and the peace secure to us.
- The Finnish national epic Kalevala
Savutuvan Apaja
Opinsaunan Kiuas
40800 Vaajakoski
Jyväskylä
