In the wilds of the earth runs the path of the child. A marvelous angel is taking him (her) home. So long is the journey, the home can't be seen but the marvelous angel (now) walks beside (him/her).. but the marvelous angel (now) walks beside (him/her).

The wilds are (so) dark and the road is stony and often it might even be quite slippery. Oh, soon could the little child fall, (he/she could fall,) if the hand were not in the hand of the angel.. if the hand were not in the hand of the angel.

And the sin has spread black nets widely, (so widely,) in the (wilderness) of the earth (wilds of the earth.) So soon could one get entangled (into) them, if the hand were not in the hand of the angel.. if the hand were not in the hand of the angel.

In the wilds of the earth runs the path of the little child. A marvelous angel is taking him (her) home. Oh, child, please tell you never could take your hand away from the angel's hand, (tell) you never could take your hand away from the angel's hand.