RINALDO。*
[ThisCantatawaswrittenforPrinceFrederickofGotha，andsettomusicbyWinter，thePrincesingingthepartofRinaldo——SeetheAnnalen。]
*SeeTasso’sGerusalemmeLiberata，CantoXVI。
CHORUS。
Tothestrand！quick，mountthebark！
Ifnofavouringzephyrsblow，Plytheoarandnimblyrow，Andwithzealyourprowessmark！
O’ertheseawethuscareer。
RINALDO。
Oh，letmelingeroneshortmomenthere！
’Tisheaven’sdecree，Imaynothenceaway。
Theruggedcliffs，thewood-encircledbay，Holdmeaprisoner，andmyflightdelay。
Yeweresofair，butnowthatdreamiso’er。
Thecharmsofearth，thecharmsofheavenarenought。
Whatkeepsmeinthisspotsoterror-fraught？
Myonlyjoyisfledforevermore。
Letmetastethosedayssosweet，Heav’n-descended，onceagain！
Heart，dearheart！ay，warmlybeat！
Spirittrue，recallthosedaysFreebornbreaththygentlelaysMingledarewithjoyandpain。
Roundthebeds，sorichlygleaming，Risesupapalacefair。
Allwithrosyfragranceteeming，Asindreamthousaw’stitne’er。
Andthisspaciousgardenround，Farextendthegalleries。
Rosesblossomneartheground，Highinair，too，bloomthetrees。
Wat’ryflakesandjetsarefalling。
Sweetandsilv’rystrainsarise。
Whiletheturtle-doveiscalling，Andthenightingalereplies。
CHORUS。
Gentlycome！feelnoalarm，Onanobledutybent。
Vanish’dnowisev’rycharmThatbymagicpowerwaslent。
FriendlywordsandgreetingscalmOnhiswoundswillpoursoftbalm。
Fillhismindwithsweetcontent。
RINALDO。
Hark！theturtle-doveiscalling，Andthenightingalereplies。
Wat’ryflakesandjetsarefalling，Minglingwiththeirmelodies。
Butallofthemsay：
Heronlywemean。
Butallflyaway，Assoonasshe’sseen，——
Thebeauteousyoungmaiden，Withgracessorife，ThenlilyandroseInwreathsareentwining。
Indancingcombining，EachzephyrthatblowsItsbrotherisgreeting，Allflyingandmeeting，Withbalsamfullladen，Whenwaken’dtolife。
CHORUS。
No！nolongermaywewait。
Rousehimfromhisvisionstraight！
Showtheadamantineshield！
RINALDO。
Woe！whatformisherereveal’d！
CHORUS。
’Twilldisclosethecheattothee。
RINALDO。
AmIdoom’dmyselftoseeThusdegradedevermore？
CHORUS。
Couragetake，andalliso’er。
RINALDO。
Beitso！I’lltakefreshheart，Fromthespotbeloveddepart，LeaveArmidaonceagain，——
Comethen！herenomoreremain。
CHORUS。
Yes，’tiswell！nomoreremain。
SEMI-CHORUS。
Awaythen！let’sflyO’erthezephyr-kiss’docean！
Thesoul-lightedeyeSeesarmiesinmotion，SeeproudbannerswaveO’erthedust-sprinkledcourse。
CHORUS。
FromhisforefathersbraveDrawstheheronewforce。
RINALDO。
Withsorrowladen，Withinthisvalley’sAll-silentalleysThefairestmaidenAgainIsee。
Twicecanthisbe？
What！shallIhearit，AndnothavespiritToeaseherpains？
CHORUS。
Unworthychains？
RINALDO。
AndnowI’veseeher，Alas！howchanged！
Withcolddemeanour。
Andlooksestranged，Withghostlytread，——
Allhopeisfled，Yes，fledforever。
Thelightningsquiver，Eachpalacefalls。
Thegodlikehalls，EachjoyoushourOfspirit-power，Withlove’ssweetdayAllfadeaway！
CHORUS。
Yes，fadeaway！
SEMI-CHORUS。
AlreadyareheardTheprayersofthepious。
Whylongerdenyus？
ThefavouringzephyrForbidsalldelay。
CHORUS。
Away，then！away！
RINALDO。
Withheartsadlystirr’d，YourcommandIreceive。
Yeforcemetoleave。
Unkindisthezephyr，——
Oh，whereforenotstay？
CHORUS。
Away，then！away！
1811——
THEFIRSTWALPURGIS-NIGHT。
ADRUID。
SWEETsmilestheMay！
TheforestgayFromfrostandiceisfreed。
Nosnowisfound，GladsongsresoundAcrosstheverdantmead。
UpontheheightThesnowlieslight，Yetthithernowwego，TheretoextolourFather’sname，Whomweforagesknow。
Amidthesmokeshallgleamtheflame。
Thuspuretheheartwillgrow。
THEDRUIDS。
Amidthesmokeshallgleamtheflame。
ExtolwenowourFather’sname，Whomweforagesknow！
Up，up，then，letusgo！
ONEOFTHEPEOPLE。
Wouldye，then，sorashlyact？
Wouldyeinstantdeathattract？
KnowyenotthecruelthreatsOfthevictorsweobey？
RoundaboutareplacedtheirnetsInthesinfulheathen’sway。
Ah！upontheloftywallWifeandchildrenslaughterthey。
AndweallHastentoacertainfall。
CHORUSOFWOMEN。
Ay，uponthecamp’shighwallAllourchildrenlovedtheyslay。
Ah，whatcruelvictorsthey！
AndweallHastentoacertainfall。
ADRUID。
Whofearsto-dayHisritestopay，Deserveshischainstowear。
Theforest’sfree！
Thiswoodtakewe，Andstraightapileprepare！
YetinthewoodTostay’tisgoodByday，tillallisstill，Withwatchersallaroundusplac’dProtectingyoufromill。
Withcouragefresh，thenletushasteOurdutiestofulfil。
CHORUSOFWATCHERS。
Yevaliantwatchers，nowdivideYournumbersthroughtheforestwide，Andseethatallisstill，Whiletheytheirritesfulfil。
AWATCHER。
Letusinacunningwise，YondullChristianpriestssurpriseWiththedeviloftheirtalkWe’llthoseverypriestsconfound。
Comewithprong，andcomewithfork。
RaiseawildandrattlingsoundThroughthelivelongnight，andprowlAlltherockypassesround。
Screechowl，owl，Joininchoruswithourhowl！
CHORUSOFWATCHERS。
Comewithprong，andcomewithfork，Likethedeviloftheirtalk，Andwithwildlyrattlingsound，Prowlthedesertrocksaround！
Screechowl，owl，Joininchoruswithourhowl！
ADRUID。
Thusfar’tisright。
ThatwebynightOurFather’spraisessing。
Yetwhen’tisday，ToTheewemayAheartunsulliedbring。
’Tistruethatnow，Andoften，ThouFav’restthefoeinfight。
Asfromthesmokeisfreedtheblaze，Soletourfaithburnbright！
Andiftheycrushourgoldenways，Whoe’ercancrushThylight？
ACHRISTIANWATCHER。
Comrades，quick！youraidafford！
Allthebroodofhell’sabroad。
SeehowtheirenchantedformsThroughandthroughwithflamesareglowing！
Dragon-women，men-wolfswarms，Oninquicksuccessiongoing！
Letus，letushastetofly！
Wilderyetthesoundsaregrowing，Andthearchfiendroarsonhigh。
FromthegroundHellishvapoursrisearound。
CHORUSOFCHRISTIANWATCHERS。
Terribleenchantedforms，Dragon-women，men-wolfswarms！
Wilderyetthesoundsaregrowing！
See，thearchfiendcomes，all-glowing！
FromthegroundHellishvapoursrisearound！
CHORUSOFDRUIDS。
Asfromthesmokeisfreedtheblaze，Soletourfaithburnbright！
Andiftheycrushourgoldenways，Whoe’ercancrushThylight？
1799——
ODES——
THESEarethemostsingularofallthePoemsofGoethe，andtomanywillappearsowildandfantastic，astoleaveanythingbutapleasingimpression。Thoseatthebeginning，addressedtohisfriendBehrisch，werewrittenattheageofeighteen，andmostoftheremainderwerecomposedwhilehewasstillquiteyoung。
Despite，however，theextravaganceofsomeofthem，suchastheWinterJourneyovertheHartzMountains，andtheWanderer’sStorm-Song，nothingcanbefinerthanthenobleoneentitledMahomet’sSong，andothers，suchastheSpiritSong’overtheWaters，TheGod-like，and，aboveall，themagnificentsketchofPrometheus，whichformspartofanunfinishedpiecebearingthesamename，andcalledbyGoethea’DramaticFragment。’
TOMYFRIEND。
[ThesethreeOdesareaddressedtoacertainBehrisch，whowastutortoCountLindenau，andofwhomGoethegivesanoddaccountattheendoftheSeventhBookofhisAutobiography。]
FIRSTODE。
TRANSPLANTthebeauteoustree！
Gardener，itgivesmepain。
Ahappierresting-placeItstrunkdeserved。
YetthestrengthofitsnatureToEarth’sexhaustingavarice，ToAir’sdestructiveinroads，Anantidoteopposed。
SeehowitinspringtimeCoinsitspalegreenleaves！
Theirorange-fragrancePoisonseachflyblowstraight。
Thecaterpillar’stoothIsbluntedbythem。
Withsilv’ryhuestheygleamInthebrightsunshine，ItstwigsthemaidenFainwouldtwineinHerbridal-garland。
Youthsitsfruitareseeking。
See，theautumncometh！
ThecaterpillarSighstothecraftyspider，——
Sighsthatthetreewillnotfade。
Hov’ringthitherFromoutheryew-treedwelling，ThegaudyfoeadvancesAgainstthekindlytree，Andcannothurtit，ButthemoreartfuloneDefileswithnauseousvenomItssilverleaves。
AndseeswithtriumphHowthemaidenshudders，Theyouth，howmournshe，Onpassingby。
Transplantthebeauteoustree！
Gardener，itgivesmepain。
Tree，thankthegardenerWhomovestheehence！
1767——
SECONDODE。
THOUgo’st！Imurmur——
Go！letmemurmur。
Oh，worthyman，Flyfromthisland！
Deadlymarshes，SteamingmistsofOctoberHereinterweavetheircurrents，Blendingforever。
NoisomeinsectsHereareengender’d。
FataldarknessVeilstheirmalice。
Thefiery-tonguedserpent，Hardbythesedgybank，Stretcheshispamper’dbody，Caress’dbythesun’sbrightbeams。
Temptnogentlenight-ramblesUnderthemoon’scoldtwilight！
LoathsometoadsholdtheirmeetingsYonderateverycrossway。
Injuringnot，Fearwilltheycausethee。
Oh，worthyman，Flyfromthisland！
1767——
THIRDODE。
BEvoidoffeeling！
Aheartthatsoonisstirr’d，IsapossessionsadUponthischangingearth。
Behrisch，letspring’ssweetsmileNevergladdenthybrow！
Thenwinter’sgloomytempestsNeverwillshadowito’er。
Leanthyselfne’eronamaiden’sSorrow-engenderingbreast。
Ne’eronthearm，Misery-fraught，ofafriend。
AlreadyenvyFromouthisrockyambushUpontheeturnsTheforceofhislynx-likeeyes，Stretcheshistalons，Ontheefalls，InthyshouldersCunninglyplantsthem。
Strongarehisskinnyarms，Aspanther-claws。
Heshakeththee，Andrendsthyframe。
Death’tistopart，’TisthreefolddeathTopart，nothopingEvertomeetagain。
ThouwouldstrejoicetoleaveThishatedlandbehind，Wertthounotchain’dtomeWithfriendshipsflowerychains。
Burstthem！I’llnotrepine。
NonoblefriendWouldstayhisfellow-captive，Ifmeansofflightappear。
TheremembranceOfhisdearfriend’sfreedomGiveshimfreedomInhisdungeon。
Thougo’st，——I’mleft。
Bute’enalreadyThelastyear’swingedspokesWhirlroundthesmokingaxle。
InumbertheturnsOfthethunderingwheel。
ThelastoneIbless——
Eachbarthenisbroken，I’mfreethenasthou！
1767——
MAHOMET’SSONG。
[ThissongwasintendedtobeintroducedinadramaticpoementitledMahomet，theplanofwhichwasnotcarriedoutbyGoethe。HementionsthatitwastohavebeensungbyAlitowardstheendofthepiece，inhonorofhismaster，Mahomet，shortlybeforehisdeath，andwhenattheheightofhisglory，ofwhichitistypical。]
SEEtherock-bornstream！
LikethegleamOfastarsobrightKindlyspiritsHighabovethecloudsNourishedhimwhileyouthfulInthecopsebetweenthecliffs。
Youngandfresh。
FromthecloudshedancethDownuponthemarblerocks。
Thentow’rdheavenLeapsexulting。
Throughthemountain-passesChasethhethecolour’dpebbles，And，advancinglikeachief，TearshisbrotherstreamletswithhimInhiscourse。
Inthevalleydownbelow’Neathhisfootstepsspringtheflowers，AndthemeadowInhisbreathfindslife。
Yetnoshadyvalecanstayhim，Norcanflowers，Roundhiskneesall-softlytwiningWiththeirlovingeyesdetainhim。
Totheplainhiscoursehetaketh，Serpent-winding，SocialstreamletsJoinhiswaters。AndnowmovesheO’ertheplaininsilv’ryglory，Andtheplaininhimexults，Andtheriversfromtheplain，Andthestreamletsfromthemountain，Shoutwithjoy，exclaiming：Brother，Brother，takethybrethrenwiththee，Withtheetothineagedfather，Totheeverlastingocean，Who，witharmsoutstretchingfar，Waitethforus。
Ah，invainthosearmslieopenToembracehisyearningchildren。
ForthethirstysandconsumesusInthedesertwaste。thesunbeamsDrinkourlife-blood。hillsaroundusIntolakeswoulddamus！Brother，Takethybrethrenoftheplain，TakethybrethrenofthemountainWiththee，tothyfather’sarms！
Letallcome，then！——
AndnowswellsheLordlierstill。yea，e’enapeopleBearshisregalfloodonhigh！
Andintriumphonwardrolling，Namestocountriesgiveshe，——citiesSpringtolightbeneathhisfoot。
Ever，ever，onherushes，Leavesthetowers’flame-tipp’dsummits，Marblepalaces，theoffspringOfhisfullness，farbehind。
Cedar-housesbearstheAtlasOnhisgiantshoulders。flutt’ringInthebreezefar，farabovehimThousandflagsaregailyfloating，Bearingwitnesstohismight。
Andsobearethhehisbrethren，Allhistreasures，allhischildren，Wildlyshouting，tothebosomOfhislong-expectantsire。
1774——
SPIRITSONGOVERTHEWATERS。
THEsoulofmanResemblethwater：
Fromheavenitcometh，Toheavenitsoareth。
AndthenagainToearthdescendeth，Changingever。
DownfromtheloftyRockywallStreamsthebrightflood，ThenspreadethgentlyIncloudybillowsO’erthesmoothrock，Andwelcomedkindly，Veiling，onroamsit，Softmurmuring，Tow’rdtheabyss。
CliffsprojectingOpposeitsprogress，——
AngrilyfoamsitDowntothebottom，Stepbystep。
Now，inflatchannel，Throughthemeadowlandstealsit，Andinthepolish’dlakeEachconstellationJoyouslypeepeth。
WindisthelovingWooerofwaters。
WindblendstogetherBillowsall-foaming。
Spiritofman，Thouartlikeuntowater！
Fortuneofman，Thouartlikeuntowind！
1789。*——
MYGODDESS。
SAY，whichImmortalMeritsthehighestreward？
WithnonecontendI，ButIwillgiveitTotheaye-changing，Ever-movingWondrousdaughterofJove。
Hisbest-belovedoffspring。
SweetPhantasy。
ForuntoherHathhegrantedAllthefancieswhicherstTononeallow’dheSavinghimself。
NowhetakeshispleasureInthemadone。
Shemay，crownedwithroses，Withstafftwinedroundwithlilies，Roamthro’flow’ryvalleys，Rulethebutterfly-people，Andsoft-nourishingdewWithbee-likelipsDrinkfromtheblossom：
OrelseshemayWithflutteringhairAndgloomylooksSighinthewindRoundrockycliffs，Andthousand-hued。
Likemornandeven。
Everchanging，Likemoonbeam’slight，Tomortalsappear。
Letusall，then，AdoretheFather！
Theold，themighty，WhosuchabeauteousNe’er-fadingspouseDeignstoaccordToperishingmortals！
TousaloneDothheuniteher，Withheavenlybonds，Whilehecommandsher，injoyandsorrow，AsatruespouseNevertoflyus。
AlltheremainingRacessopoorOflife-teemingearth。
Inchildrensorich。
WanderandfeedInvacantenjoyment，And’midthedarksorrowsOfevanescentRestrictedlife，——
Bow’dbytheheavyYokeofNecessity。
ButuntousheHathhismostversatile，MostcherisheddaughterGranted，——whatjoy！
LovinglygreetherAsabelovedone！
Giveherthewoman’sPlaceinourhome！
Andoh，maytheagedStepmotherWisdomHergentlespiritNe’erseektoharm！
YetknowIhersister，Theolder，sedater，Mineownsilentfriend。
Oh，mayshenever，Tilllife’slampisquench’d，Turnawayfromme，——
Thatnobleinciter，Comforter，——Hope！
1781——
WINTERJOURNEYOVERTHEHARTZMOUNTAINS。
[Thefollowingexplanationisnecessary，inordertomakethisodeinanywayintelligible。ThePoetissupposedtoleavehiscompanions，whoareproceedingonahuntingexpeditioninwinter，inorderhimselftopayavisittoahypochondriacalfriend，andalsotoseetheminingintheHartzmountains。Theodealternatelydescribes，inaveryfragmentaryandpeculiarmanner，thenaturallyhappydispositionofthePoethimselfandtheunhappinessofhisfriend。itpicturesthewildnessoftheroadandthedrearinessoftheprospect，whichisrelievedatonespotbythedistantsightofatown，averyvagueallusiontowhichismadeinthethirdstrophe。itrecallsthehuntingpartyonwhichhiscompanionshavegone。andafteranaddresstoLove，concludesbyacontrastbetweentheunexploredrecessesofthehighestpeakoftheHartzandthemetalliferousveinsofitssmallerbrethren。]
LIKEthevultureWhoonheavymorningcloudsWithgentlewingreposingLooksforhisprey，——
Hover，mysong！
ForaGodhathUntoeachprescribedHisdestinedpath，WhichthehappyoneRunso’erswiftlyTohisgladgoal：
HewhoseheartcruelFatehathcontracted，StrugglesbutvainlyAgainstallthebarriersThebrazenthreadraises，ButwhichtheharshshearsMustonedaysever。
ThroughgloomythicketsPresseththewilddeeron，AndwiththesparrowsLonghavethewealthySettledthemselvesinthemarsh。
Easy’tisfollowingthechariotThatbyFortuneisdriven，LikethebaggagethatmovesOverwell-mendedhighwaysAfterthetrainofaprince。
Butwhostandsthereapart？
Inthethicket，lostishispath。
BehindhimthebushesAreclosingtogether，Thegrassspringsupagain，Thedesertengulphshim。
Ah，who’llhealhisafflictions，Towhombalsamwaspoison，Who，fromlove’sfullness，Drankinmisanthropyonly？
Firstdespised，andnowadespiser，He，insecret，wastethAllthatheisworth，Inaselfishnessvain。
Iftherebe，onthypsaltery，FatherofLove，butonetoneThattohisearmaybepleasing，Oh，then，quickenhisheart！
Clearhiscloud-envelopedeyesOverthethousandfountainsClosebythethirstyoneInthedesert。
Thouwhocreatestmuchjoy，Foreachameasureo’erflowing，BlessthesonsofthechaseWhenonthetrackoftheprey，Withawildthirstingforblood，YouthfulandjoyousAvenginglatetheinjusticeWhichthepeasantresistedVainlyforyearswithhisstaff。
ButthelonelyoneveilWithinthygoldclouds！
Surroundwithwinter-green，Untiltherosesbloomagain，Thehumidlocks，OhLove，ofthyminstrel！
WiththyglimmeringtorchLightestthouhimThroughthefordswhen’tisnight，OverbottomlessplacesOndesert-likeplains。
WiththethousandcoloursofmorningGladd’nesthisbosom。
Withthefierce-bitingstormBearesthimproudlyonhigh。
Wintertorrentsrushfromthecliffs，——
Blendwithhispsalms。
AnaltarofgratefuldelightHefindsinthemuch-dreadedmountain’sSnow-begirdedsummit，WhichforebodingnationsCrown’dwithspirit-dances。
Thoustand’stwithbreastinscrutable，Mysteriouslydisclosed，Higho’erthewonderingworld，Andlook’stfromcloudsUponitsrealmsanditsmajesty，WhichthoufromtheveinsofthybrethrenNeartheedostwater。
1777——
TOFATHER*KRONOS。
[writteninapost-chaise。]
*Intheoriginal，Schwager，whichhasthetwofoldmeaningofbrother-in-lawandpostilion。
HASTENthee，Kronos！
OnwithclatteringtrotDownhillgoeththypath。
Loathsomedizzinessever，Whenthoudelayest，assailsme。
Quick，rattlealong，OverstockandstoneletthytrotIntolifestraightwayleadNowoncemoreUpthetoilsomeascentHasten，pantingforbreath！
Up，then，noridlebe，——
Strivingandhoping，up，up！
Wide，high，glorioustheviewGazingrounduponlife，WhilefrommountuntomountHoversthespiriteterne，Lifeeternalforeboding。
Sidewaysaroof’spleasantshadeAttractsthee，AndalookthatpromisescoolnessOnthemaidenlythreshold。
Thererefreshthee！And，maiden，Givemethisfoamingdraughtalso，Givemethishealth-ladenlook！
Down，now！quickerstill，down！
SeewherethesunsetsErehesets，ereoldageSeizethmeinthemorass，Eremytoothlessjawsmumble，Andmyuselesslimbstotter。
WhiledrunkwithhisfarewellbeamHurlme，——afieryseaFoamingstillinmineeye，——
Hurlme，whiledazzledandreeling，Downtothegloomyportalofhell。
Blow，then，gossip，thyhorn，Speedonwithechoingtrot，SothatOrcusmayknowwearecoming。
SothatourhostmaywithjoyWaitatthedoortoreceiveus。
1774——
THEWANDERER’SSTORM-SONG。
[Goethesaysofthisode，thatitistheonlyoneremainingoutofseveralstrangehymnsanddithyrambscomposedbyhimataperiodofgreatunhappiness，whenthelove-affairbetweenhimandFredericahadbeenbrokenoffbyhim。Heusedtosingthemwhilewanderingwildlyaboutthecountry。Thisparticularonewascausedbyhisbeingcaughtinatremendousstormononeoftheseoccasions。Hecallsitahalf-crazypiecehalkunsinn，andthereaderwillprobablyagreewithhim。]
Hewhomthoune’erleavest，Genius，FeelsnodreadwithinhisheartAtthetempestortherain。
Hewhomthoune’erleavest，Genius，Willtotherain-clouds，Willtothehailstorm，SinginreplyAsthelarksings，Ohthouonhigh！
Himwhomthoune’erleavest，Genius，Thouwiltraiseabovethemud-trackWiththyfierypinions。
Hewillwander，As，withfloweryfeet，OverDeucalion’sdarkflood，Python-slaying，light，glorious，PythiusApollo。
Himwhomthoune’erleavest，Genius，ThouwiltplaceuponthyfleecypinionWhenhesleepethontherock，——
ThouwiltshelterwiththyguardianwingIntheforest’smidnighthour。
Himwhomthoune’erleavest，Genius，ThouwiltwrapupwarmlyInthesnow-drift。
Tow’rdthewarmthapproachtheMuses，Tow’rdthewarmthapproachtheGraces。
YeMuses，hoverroundme！
YeGracesalso！
Thatiswater，thatisearth，AndthesonofwaterandofearthOverwhichIwander，Likethegods。
Yearepure，liketheheartofthewater，Yearepurelikethemarrowofearth，Hov’ringroundme，whileIhoverOverwater，o’ertheearthLikethegods。
Shallhe，then，return，Thesmall，thedark，thefierypeasant？
Shallhe，then，return，waitingOnlythygifts，ohFatherBromius，Andbrightlygleaming，warmth-spreadingfire？
Returnwithjoy？
AndI，whomyeattended，YeMusesandyeGraces，Whomallawaitsthatye，YeMusesandyeGraces，OfcirclingblissinlifeHaveglorified——shallI
Returndejected？
FatherBromius！
ThourttheGenius，Geniusofages，Thou’rtwhatinwardglowToPindarwas，WhattotheworldPhoebusApollo。
Woe！WoeInwardwarmth，Spirit-warmth，Central-point！
Glow，andviewithPhoebusApollo！
ColdlysoonHisregallookOvertheewillswiftlyglide，——
Envy-struckLingero’erthecedar’sstrength，Which，toflourish，Waitshimnot。
Whydothmylaynametheethelast？
Thee，fromwhomitbegan，Thee，inwhomitendeth，Thee，fromwhomitflows，JupiterPluvius！
Tow’rdtheestreamsmysong。
AndaCastalianspringRunsasafellow-brook，Runstotheidleones，Mortal，happyones，Apartfromthee，Whocov’restmearound，JupiterPluvius！
Notbytheelm-treeHimdidstthouvisit，WiththepairofdovesHeldinhisgentlearm，——
Withthebeauteousgarlandofroses，——
Caressinghim，soblestinhisflowers，Anacreon，Storm-breathinggodhead！
Notinthepoplargrove，NeartheSybaris’strand，Notonthemountain’sSun-illuminedbrowDidstthouseizehim，Theflower-singing，Honey-breathing，SweetlynoddingTheocritus。
Whenthewheelswererattling，Wheelonwheeltow’rdthegoal，HigharoseThesoundofthelashOfyouthswithvictoryglowing，Inthedustrolling，AsfromthemountainfallShowersofstonesinthevale——
Thenthysoulwasbrightlyglowing，Pindar——
Glowing？Poorheart！
There，onthehill，——
Heavenlymight！
ButenoughglowThithertowend，Whereismycot！
1771——
THESEA-VOYAGE。
MANYadayandnightmybarkstoodreadyladen。
Waitingfav’ringwinds，Isatwithtruefriendsroundme，Pledgingmetopatienceandtocourage，Inthehaven。
Andtheyspokethuswithimpatiencetwofold：
Gladlyprayweforthyrapidpassage，Gladlyforthyhappyvoyage。fortuneInthedistantworldiswaitingforthee，Inourarmsthoultfindthyprize，andlovetoo，Whenreturning。
Andwhenmorningcame，aroseanuproar，Andthesailors’joyousshoutsawokeus。
Allwasstirring，allwasliving，moving，Bentonsailingwiththefirstkindzephyr。
Andthesailssooninthebreezeareswelling，Andthesunwithfieryloveinvitesus。
Fill’dthesailsare，cloudsonhigharefloating，OntheshoreeachfriendexultingraisesSongsofhope，ingiddyjoyexpectingJoythevoyagethrough，asonthemornofsailing，Andtheearlieststarrynightssoradiant。
ButbyGod-sentchangingwindserelonghe’sdrivenSidewaysfromthecoursehehadintended，Andhefeignsasthoughhewouldsurrender，Whilehegentlystrivethtooutwitthem，Tohisgoal，e’enwhenthuspress’d，stillfaithful。
Butfromoutthedampgreydistancerising，Softlynowthestormproclaimsitsadvent，Pressethdowneachbirduponthewaters，Pressethdownthethrobbingheartsofmortals。
Anditcometh。Atitsstubbornfury，Wiselyev’rysailtheseamanstriketh。
Withtheanguish-ladenballaresportingWindandwater。
Andonyondershorearegather’dstanding，Friendsandlovers，tremblingfortheboldone：
Why，alas，remain’dheherenotwithus！
Ah，thetempest！Castawaybyfortune！
Mustthegoodoneperishinthisfashion？
Mightnotheperchance……Yegreatimmortals！
Yethe，likeaman，standsbyhisrudder。
Withthebarkaresportingwindandwater，Windandwatersportnotwithhisbosom：
Onthefiercedeeplookshe，asamaster，——
Inhisgods，orshipwreck’d，orsafelanded，Trustingever。
1776——
THEEAGLEANDDOVE。
INsearchofpreyonceraisedhispinionsAneaglet。
Ahuntsman’sarrowcame，andreftHisrightwingofallmotivepower。
Headlonghefellintoamyrtlegrove，Forthreelongdaysonanguishfed，IntormentwrithedThroughoutthreelong，threewearynights。
Andthenwascured，Thankstoall-healingNature’sSoft，omnipresentbalm。
Hecreptawayfromoutthecopse，Andstretch’dhiswing——alas！
Lostisallpowerofflight——
HescarcecanlifthimselfFromoffthegroundTocatchsomemean，unworthyprey，Andrests，deep-sorrowing，Onthelowrockbesidethestream。
Uptotheoakhelooks，Looksuptoheaven，Whileinhisnobleeyetheregleamsatear。
Then，rustlingthroughthemyrtleboughs，behold，Therecomesawantonpairofdoves，Whosettledown，and，nodding，strutO’erthegoldsandsbesidethestream，Andgraduallyapproach。
Theirred-tingedeyes，sofulloflove，Soonseetheinward-sorrowingone。
Themale，inquisitivelysocial，leapsOnthenextbush，andlooksUponhimkindlyandcomplacently。
Thousorrowest，murmurshe：
Beofgoodcheer，myfriend！
AllthatisneededforcalmhappinessHastthounothere？
HastthounotpleasureinthegoldenboughThatshieldstheefromtheday’sfierceglow？
Canstthounotraisethybreasttocatch，Onthesoftmossbesidethebrook，Thesun’slastraysateven？
Herethoumaystwanderthroughtheflowers’freshdew，PluckfromtheoverflowTheforest-treesprovide，Thychoicestfood，——maystquenchThylightthirstatthesilveryspring。
Ohfriend，truehappinessLiesincontentedness，AndthatcontentednessFindseverywhereenough。
Oh，wiseone！saidtheeagle，whilehesankIndeepandeverdeep’ningthought——
OhWisdom！likeadovethouspeakest！
1774。*——
PROMETHEUS。
COVERthyspaciousheavens，Zeus，Withcloudsofmist，And，liketheboywholopsThethistles’heads，Disportwithoaksandmountain-peaks，YetthoumustleaveMyearthstillstanding。
Mycottagetoo，whichwasnotraisedbythee。
Leavememyhearth，WhosekindlyglowBytheeisenvied。
IknownoughtpoorerUnderthesun，thanyegods！
Yenourishpainfully，WithsacrificesAndvotiveprayers，Yourmajesty：
Yewoulde’enstarve，IfchildrenandbeggarsWerenottrustingfools。
WhileyetachildAndignorantoflife，IturnedmywanderinggazeUptow’rdthesun，asifwithhimTherewereaneartohearmywailings，Aheart，likemine，Tofeelcompassionfordistress。
Whohelp’dmeAgainsttheTitans’insolence？
Whorescuedmefromcertaindeath，Fromslavery？
Didstthounotdoallthisthyself，Mysacredglowingheart？
Andglowedst，youngandgood，DeceivedwithgratefulthanksToyonderslumberingone？
Ihonourthee！andwhy？
Hastthoue’erlighten’dthesorrowsOftheheavyladen？
Hastthoue’erdriedupthetearsOftheanguish-stricken？
WasInotfashion’dtobeamanByomnipotentTime，AndbyeternalFate，Mastersofmeandthee？
Didstthoue’erfancyThatlifeIshouldlearntohate，Andflytodeserts，BecausenotallMyblossomingdreamsgrewripe？
HeresitI，formingmortalsAftermyimage。
Araceresemblingme，Tosuffer，toweep，Toenjoy，tobeglad，Andtheetoscorn，AsI！
1773——
GANYMEDE。
How，inthelightofmorning，Roundmethouglowest，Spring，thoubelovedone！
Withthousand-varyinglovingblissThesacredemotionsBornofthywarmtheternalPress’gainstmybosom，Thouendlesslyfairone！
CouldIbutholdtheeclasp’dWithinminearms！
Ah！uponthybosomLayI，pining，Andthenthyflowers，thygrass，Werepressingagainstmyheart。
ThoucoolesttheburningThirstofmybosom，Beauteousmorningbreeze！
ThenightingalethencallsmeSweetlyfromoutofthemistyvale。
Icome，Icome！
Whither？Ah，whither？
Up，up，liesmycourse。
WhiledownwardthecloudsArehovering，thecloudsArebendingtomeetyearninglove。
Forme，WithinthinearmsUpwards！
Embracedandembracing！
Upwardsintothybosom，OhFatherall-loving！
1789。*——
THEBOUNDARIESOFHUMANITY。
WHENtheprimevalAll-holyFatherSowswithatranquilhandFromclouds，astheyroll，Bliss-spreadinglightningsOvertheearth，ThendoIkissthelastHemofhisgarment，WhilebyachildlikeaweFiil’dismybreast。
ForwithimmortalsNe’ermayamortalMeasurehimself。
IfhesoarupwardsAndifhetouchWithhisforeheadthestars，NowherewillrestthenHisinsecurefeet，AndwithhimsportTempestandcloud。
ThoughwithfirmsinewyLimbshemaystandOntheenduringWell-groundedearth，AllheiseverAbletodo，IstoresembleTheoakorthevine。
WhereindogodsDifferfrommortals？
InthattheformerSeeendlessbillowsHeavingbeforethem。
UsdoththebillowLiftupandswallow，Sothatweperish。
SmallistheringEnclosingourlife，AndwholegenerationsLinkthemselvesfirmlyOntoexistence’sChainnever-ending。
1789。*——
THEGODLIKE。
NOBLEbeman，Helpfulandgood！
ForthataloneDistinguishethhimFromallthebeingsUntousknown。
Hailtothebeings，Unknownandglorious，Whomweforebode！
FromhisexampleLearnwetoknowthem！
ForunfeelingNatureisever：
OnbadandongoodThesunalikeshineth。
Andonthewicked，Asonthebest，Themoonandstarsgleam。
Tempestandtorrent，Thunderandhail，Roarontheirpath，Seizingthewhile，Astheyhasteonward，Oneafteranother。
Evenso，fortuneGropes’midthethrong——
Innocentboyhood’sCurlyheadseizing，——
SeizingthehoaryHeadofthesinner。
Afterlawsmighty，Brazen，eternal，MustallwemortalsFinishthecircuitOfourexistence。
Man，andmanonlyCandotheimpossible。
He’tisdistinguisheth，Choosethandjudgeth。
HetothemomentEndurancecanlend。
HeandheonlyThegoodcanreward，Thebadcanhepunish，Canhealandcansave。
AllthatwandersandstraysCanusefullyblend。
AndwepayhomageTotheimmortalsAsthoughtheyweremen，Anddidinthegreat，Whatthebest，inthesmall，Doesormightdo。
Bethemanthatisnoble，Bothhelpfulandgood。
UnweariedlyformingTherightandtheuseful，AtypeofthosebeingsOurmindhathforeshadow’d！
1782——
MISCELLANEOUSPOEMS——
inthewaresbeforeyouspread，Typesofallthingsmayberead——
THEGERMANPARNASSUS。
’NEATHtheshadowOfthesebushes，OnthemeadowWherethecoolingwatergushes。
Phoebusgaveme，whenaboy，Alllife’sfullnesstoenjoy。
So，insilence，astheGodBadethemwithhissov’reignnod，SacredMusestrain’dmydaysTohispraise——
Withthebrightandsilv’ryfloodOfParnassusstirr’dmyblood，AndthesealsopureandchasteBythemonmylipswasplaced。
Withhermodestpinions，see，Philomelencirclesme！
Inthesebushes，inyongrove，Callsshetohersister-throng，AndtheirheavenlychoralsongTeachesmetodreamoflove。
FullnesswaxesinmybreastOfemotionssocial，blest。
Friendship’snurtured膌oveawakes，——
AndthesilencePhoebusbreaksOfhismountains，ofhisvales，Sweetlyblowthebalmygales。
Allforwhomheshowsaffection，Whoareworthyhisprotection，Gladlyfollowhisdirection。
ThisonecomeswithjoyousbearingAndwithopen，radiantgaze。
Thatasternerlookiswearing，Thisone，scarcelycured，withdaringWakesthestrengthofformerdays。
Forthesweet，destructiveflamePiercedhismarrowandhisframe。
ThatwhichAmorstolebeforePhoebusonlycanrestore，Peace，andjoy，andharmony，Aspirationspureandfree。
Brethren，riseye！
Numbersprizeye！
Deedsofworthresemblethey。
WhocanbetterthanthebardGuideafriendwhengoneastray？
Ifhisdutyheregard，Morehe’lldo，thanothersmay。
Yes！afarIhearthemsing！
Yes！Ihearthemtouchthestring，AndwithmightygodlikestrokeRightanddutytheyinspire，Andevoke，Astheysing，andwakethelyre，Tendenciesofnoblestworth，Toeachtypeofstrengthgivebirth。
PhantasiesofsweetestpowerFlowerRoundaboutonev’rybough，BendingnowLikethemagicwoodofold，’Neaththefruitthatgleamslikegold。
WhatwefeelandwhatweviewInthelandofhighestbliss，——
Thisdearsoil，asunlikethis，——
Luresthebestofwomentoo。
AndtheMuses’breathingsblestRousethemaiden’sgentlebreast，Tunethethroattominstrelsy，Andwithcheeksofbeauteousdye，Biditsingaworthysong，Sitthesister-bandamong。
Andtheirstrainsgrowsofterstill，Astheyviewithearnestwill。
OneamongstthebandbetimesGoestowanderBythebeeches，’neaththelimes，Yonderseeking，findingyonderThatwhichinthemorning-groveShehadlostthroughroguishLove，Allherbreast’sfirstaspirations，Andherheart’scalmmeditations，TotheshadywoodsofairGentlystealing，Takesshethatwhichmancanne’erDulymerit，——eachsoftfeeling，——
DisregardsthenoontiderayAndthedewatcloseofday，？
Intheplainherpathsheloses。
Ne’erdisturbheronherway！
Seekhersilently，yeMusesShoutsIhear，whereinthesoundOfthewaterfallisdrown’d。
Fromthegroveloudclamoursrise，Strangethetumult，strangethecries。
SeeIrightly？Canitbe？
Totheverysanctuary，Lo，animpioustroopin-hies！
O’erthelandStreamstheband。
Hotdesire，Drunken-fireIntheirgazeWildlyplays，——
MakestheirhairBristlethere。
Andthetroop，Withfellswoop，Women，men，Comingthen，PlytheirblowsAndexpose，Voidofshame，Alltheframe。
Ironshot，Fierceandhot，StrikewithfearOntheear。
AlltheyslayOntheirway。
O’erthelandPourstheband。
AlltakeflightAttheirsight。
Ah，o’erev’ryplanttheyrush！
Ah，theircruelfootstepscrushAlltheflowersthatfilltheirpath！
Whowilldaretostemtheirwrath？
Brethren，letusventureall！
Virtueinyourpurecheekglows。
PhoebuswillattendourcallWhenheseesourheavywoes。
AndthatwemayhavearightWeaponssuitedtothefight，Hethemountainshakethnow——
FromitsbrowRattlingdownStoneonstoneThroughthethicketspreadappear。
Brethren，seizethem！Whereforefear？
Nowthevillaincrewassail，Asthoughwithastormofhail，AndexpelthestrangerswildFromtheseregionssoftandmildWherethesunhaseversmil’d！
WhatstrangewonderdoIsee？
Canitbe？
Allmylimbsofpowerarereft。
Andallstrengthmyhandhasleft。
Canithe？
NonearestrangersthatIsee！
Andourbrethren’tiswhogoOnbefore，thewaytoshow！
Oh，therecklessimpiousones！
Howthey，withtheirjarringtones，Beatthetime，asontheyhie！
Quick，mybrethren！——letusfly！
Totherashones，yetaword！
Ay，myvoiceshallnowbeheard，Asapealofthunder，strong！
Wordsaspoets’armsweremade，——
Whenthegodwillheobey’d，Followfasthisdartserelong。
WasitpossiblethatyeThusyourgodlikedignityShouldforget？TheThyrsusrudeMustaheavyburdenfeelTothehandbutwonttostealO’erthelyreingentlemood。
Fromthesparklingwaterfalls，Fromthebrookthatpurlingcalls，ShallSilenus’loathsomebeastBeallow’datwilltofeast？
Aganippe’s*wavehesipsWithprofaneandspreadinglips，——
Withungainlyfeetstampsmadly，Tillthewatersflowonsadly。
FainI’dthinkmyselfdeludedInthesadd’ningsoundsIhear。
FromtheholygladessecludedHatefultonesassailtheear。
Laughterwildexchangehowmournful！
Takestheplaceoflove’ssweetdream。
Women-hatersandthescornfulInexultingchorusscream。
NightingaleandturtledoveFlytheirnestssowarmandchaste，And，inflamedwithsensuallove，HoldstheFauntheNymphembrac’d。
Hereagarment’stornaway，Scoffssucceedtheirsatedbliss，Whilethegod，withangryray，Looksuponeachimpiouskiss。
Vapour，smoke，asfromafire，AndadvancingcloudsIview。
Chordsnotonlygracethelyre，Forthebowitschordsbathtoo。
Eventheadorer’sheartDreadsthewildadvancinghand，FortheflamesthatroundthemdartShowthefiercedestroyer’shand。
OhneglectnotwhatIsay，ForIspeakitlovingly！
Fromourboundarieshasteaway，Fromthegod’sdreadangerfly！
Cleanseoncemoretheholyplace，Turnthesavagetrainaside！
EarthcontainsuponitsfaceManyaspotunsanctified。
Hereweonlyprizethegood。
Starsunsulliedroundusburn。
Ifye，inrepentantmood，Fromyourwanderingswouldreturn，——
IfyefailtofindtheblissThatyefoundwithusofyore，——
OrwhenlawlessmirthlikethisGivesyourheartsdelightnomore，——
Thenreturninpilgrimguise，Gladlyupthemountaingo，Whileyourstrainsrepentantrise，Andourbrethren’sadventshow。
Letanew-bornwreathentwineSolemnlyyourtemplesround。
RaptureglowsinheartsdivineWhenalong-lostsinner’sfound。
Swiftere’enthanLathe’sfloodRoundDeath’ssilenthousecanplay，Ev’ryerrorofthegoodWilllove’schalicewashaway。
Allwillhasteyourstepstomeet，Asyecomeinmajesty，——
Menyourblessingwillentreat——
Oursyethuswilldoublybe！
1798。
*Aganippe——AspringinBoeotia，whicharoseoutofMountHelicon，andwassacredtoApolloandtheMuses。