A Toast
God’s blessing on all nations,
Who long and work for that bright day,
When o’er earth’s habitations
No war, no strife shall hold its sway;
Who long to see
That all men free
No more shall foes, but neighbours be.
(Translated by Janko Lavrin)
Forward, Flag of Glory
Forward!, flag of glory, To battle, heroic blood! For the fatherland’s sake Let the rifle speak!
With weapon and right hand We bring the devil thunder To write in blood the justice Owed to our home.
Forward!, flag of glory, To battle, heroic blood! For the fatherland’s sake Let the rifle speak!
My dear mother begged, hands coiling around neck, my dearest one wept, remain here my beloved!
Farewell mother, beloved and hale my mother is the fatherland my beloved honour and glory, Let’s go! Let’s go! to battle for her!
Forward!, flag of glory, To battle, heroic blood! For the fatherland’s sake Let the rifle speak!
Forward! Forward!
