This poem describes spheres moving "far out in space/ Where our telescopes cannot reach" to describe the turning of the wheels in the "world clock," and toward its close it predicts "Delivery from the tyrants' chains/ Generosity also toward the villain," and "Mercy from the final judge." It thrice addresses the "millions," telling them to "endure courageously" and give "this kiss to all the world," though it also suggests that anyone who has failed to find a true friend should "creep/ Tearfully away from this band." In its first verse, it claims that (*) "drunk with fire we enter" its title entity's "heavenly sanctuary," and calls that title entity the "beautiful spark of the gods/Daughter o
This poem describes spheres moving "far out in space/ Where our telescopes cannot reach" to describe the turning of the wheels in the "world clock," and toward its close it predicts "Delivery from the tyrants' chains/ Generosity also toward the villain," and "Mercy from the final judge." It thrice addresses the "millions," telling them to "endure courageously" and give "this kiss to all the world," though it also suggests that anyone who has failed to find a true friend should "creep/ Tearfully away from this band." In its first verse, it claims that (*) "drunk with fire we enter" its title entity's "heavenly sanctuary," and calls that title entity the "beautiful spark of the gods/Daughter of Elysium." For 10 points, name this poem by Friedrich Schiller about universal happiness and brotherhood.
This poem describes spheres moving "far out in space/ Where our telescopes cannot reach" to describe the turning of the wheels in the "world clock," and toward its close it predicts "Delivery from the tyrants' chains/ Generosity also toward the villain," and "Mercy from the final judge.
“Ode {to Joy}” [or “{An die Freude}”]