Friedrich Schiller

“ Chorus Those who occupy the great circle, Pay homage to sympathy! It leads to the stars Where the unknown one reigns.
All creatures drink joy At the breasts of nature, All good, all evil Follow her trail of roses. Kisses she gave us, and the vine, A friend, proven in death. Pleasure was given to the worm, And the cherub stands before God. Chorus Do you fall down, you millions? Do you sense the creator, world? Seek him above the starry canopy, Above the stars he must live.
Joy is the name of the strong spring In eternal nature. Joy, joy drives the wheels In the great clock of worlds. ”

“ Escape the tyrants’ chains, Generosity also to the villain, Hope upon the deathbeds, Mercy from the high court! The dead, too, shall live! Brothers, drink and chime in, All sinners shall be forgiven, And hell shall be no more. Chorus A serene departing hour! ”

“ Rettung von Tyrannenketten, Großmut auch dem Bösewicht, Hoffnung auf den Sterbebetten, Gnade auf dem Hochgericht! Auch die Toten sollen leben! Brüder, trinkt und stimmet ein, Allen Sündern soll vergeben, Und die Hölle nicht mehr sein. ”