The Poems of Goethe, Translated in the Original Metres Papyras Classics

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Chapter 83

Chorus of Angels

Christ is arisen,

Death hath He slain;

Burst ye your prison,

Rend ye each chain!

Songs of praise lead ye,—

Love to show, heed ye,—

Hungry ones feed ye,—

Preaching, on speed ye,—

Coming joys plead ye,—
Then is the Master near,
Then is He here!