Joy, beautiful spark
of the gods,
Daughter from Elysium,
We enter, drunk with fire,
Heavenly One, thy sanctuary!
Your magic binds again
What convention strictly divides;
All people become brothers,
Where your gentle wing abides.
Who has succeeded in the great attempt,
To be a friend's friend,
Whoever has won a lovely woman,
Add his to the jubilation!
Indeed, who calls even one soul
Theirs upon this world!
And whoever never managed, shall seek a friend
Wiping out his tears enjoy this reunion!
All creatures drink of joy
At nature's breast.
Just and unjust
Alike taste of her gift;
She gave us kisses and the fruit of the vine,
A tried friend to the end.
[Even] the worm has been granted sensuality,
And the cherub stands before God!
Gladly, as heavenly joy flies
On her courses through the hearts,
Thus, brothers, you should quit your race,
Joyful, like a full human going to love.
You millions, embrace yourselves.
This kiss is for all the world!
Brothers, it’s not above the starry canopy
There doesn’t dwell any loving Father.
Do you fall in worship, you millions?
World, do you know your creator?
Seek her not in the heavens
Find Joy in your Hearts.
Daughter from Elysium,
We enter, drunk with fire,
Heavenly One, thy sanctuary!
Your magic binds again
What convention strictly divides;
All people become brothers,
Where your gentle wing abides.
Who has succeeded in the great attempt,
To be a friend's friend,
Whoever has won a lovely woman,
Add his to the jubilation!
Indeed, who calls even one soul
Theirs upon this world!
And whoever never managed, shall seek a friend
Wiping out his tears enjoy this reunion!
All creatures drink of joy
At nature's breast.
Just and unjust
Alike taste of her gift;
She gave us kisses and the fruit of the vine,
A tried friend to the end.
[Even] the worm has been granted sensuality,
And the cherub stands be
Gladly, as heavenly joy flies
On her courses through the hearts,
Thus, brothers, you should quit your race,
Joyful, like a full human going to love.
You millions, embrace yourselves.
This kiss is for all the world!
Brothers, it’s not above the starry canopy
There doesn’t dwell any loving Father.
Do you fall in worship, you millions?
World, do you know your creator?
Seek her not in the heavens
Find Joy in your Hearts.
