Heil Dir Im Siegerkranz
German Imperial Songs
Hail to Thee in Victor's Crown
Hail to thee in victor's crown,
Ruler of the fatherland!
Hail, Emperor, to thee!
Feel in the throne's splendor
the complete high bliss,
To be the darling of the people!
Hail Emperor, to thee!
Feel in the throne's splendor
the complete high bliss,
To be the darling of the people!
Hail Emperor, to thee!
Not horse and rider
secure the steep height,
where princes stand:
Love of the fatherland,
Love of the free man
establishes the ruler's throne
like a rock in the sea.
Love of the fatherland,
Love of the free man
establishes the ruler's throne
like a rock in the sea.
Holy flame, glow,
glow and never extinguish
for the fatherland!
We all then stand
courageously for one man,
fight and gladly bleed
for throne and empire!
We all then stand
courageously for one man,
fight and gladly bleed
for throne and empire!
Action and science
lift with courage and strength
their head up high!
Warrior and heroic deed
find their laurel leaf
faithfully preserved there
at your throne!
Warrior and heroic deed
find their laurel leaf
faithfully preserved there
at your throne!
Be, Emperor Wilhelm, here
the adornment of your people,
the pride of humanity!
Feel in the throne's splendor,
the complete high bliss,
To be the darling of the people!
Hail, Emperor, to thee!
