English translations of Drei Gedichte von Friedrich Oser für vierstimmigen Männerchor, opus 46
by Eduard Tauwitz (1812 - 1894)
1. Heimathlied [sung text not yet checked]
by Eduard Tauwitz (1812 - 1894), "Heimathlied", op. 46 no. 1, published 1861 [ ttbb chorus ], Winterthur: J. Rieter-Biedermann
Language: German (Deutsch)
[Und]1 so lang ich noch jauchz', Meine Freud' auf der Welt Muß auf dich, ja auf dich Und dein Glück sein gestellt: O du herrliches Land, Du mein heimisches Land, O du Schweiz, wie ich keins Unterm Himmel noch fand! Und so lang ich noch lieb', In der Freud' und im Leid, In der Fern' und daheim Bleib' ich treu dir allzeit! O du theuerstes Land, Du mein heimisches Land, O du Schweiz, keine Macht Kann zerreißen das Band! Und so lang ich noch bet', Aus der Seele mein Flehn Steigt für dich zu dem Herrn, Und er wird mich verstehn! O du glückliches Land, Du mein heimisches Land, O du Schweiz, hüte Gott Dich mit liebender Hand! Und so lang ich noch leb', Meine Hab' und mein Gut, Meine Kraft weih' ich dir, [Meinen]2 Muth und mein Blut! O du freiestes Land, Du mein heimisches Land, O du Schweiz, wie ich keins Unterm Himmel noch fand!
Text Authorship:
- by Friedrich Heinrich Oser (1820 - 1891), "Heimathlied", appears in Liederbuch, in 4. Vaterlandslieder, no. 301
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View text without footnotesConfirmed with Liederbuch von Friedrich Oser, 1842-1874. Mit einem biographischen Verzeichnis der Componisten, Basel: Benno Schwabe, Verlagsbuchhandlung, 1875, pages 271-272 (above); and confirmed with Album des Litterarischen Vereins in Bern, Bern: Harald Blom, 1858, pages 23-24 (see footnote).
1 Santner: "Nun"2 Liebe, 1858 publication: "Und meinen"
by Friedrich Heinrich Oser (1820 - 1891)
1. Song of home
Language: English
And as long as I still rejoice, My happiness on earth Must be founded on you, On you and your good fortune: Oh you glorious land, You my homeland, Oh you Switzerland, a home as I Found none other under heaven! And as long as I still love, In joy and in sorrow, In the distance and at home I shall remain true to you always! Oh you most precious land, You my homeland, Oh you Switzerland, no power Can sever the bond! And as long as I still pray, The plea from out of my soul for you Rises to the Lord, And He shall understand me! Oh you happy land, You my homeland, Oh you Switzerland, may God Protect you with a loving hand! And as long as I still live, My worldly goods, My strength I dedicate to you, My courage and my blood! Oh you, most free of lands, You my homeland, Oh you Switzerland, a home as I Found none other under heaven!
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- a text in German (Deutsch) by Friedrich Heinrich Oser (1820 - 1891), "Heimathlied", appears in Liederbuch, in 4. Vaterlandslieder, no. 301
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Line count: 32
Word count: 171
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2. Gottwillkommen liebe Sonne [sung text not yet checked]
by Eduard Tauwitz (1812 - 1894), "Gottwillkommen liebe Sonne", op. 46 no. 2, published 1861 [ ttbb chorus ], Winterthur: J. Rieter-Biedermann
Language: German (Deutsch)
Gottwillkommen, liebe Sonne, Tiefes, tiefes Himmelblau! Lang genug barg all die Wonne Regensturm und Nebelgrau! Gottwillkommen, Vogellieder, Frische Winde, goldnes Grün! Gottwillkommen einmal wieder, O ihr hehren, klaren Flühn! Herz! und mit dem schönen Morgen Wach vom Kummer auf auch du! Laß den alten Gott nur sorgen, Schlag wie einst voll Freud' und Ruh! Wie von letzter Nacht der Regen Klingend rauscht im Sonnenstrahl Und verrinnet an den Wegen, Laß verrinnen deine Qual!
Text Authorship:
- by Friedrich Heinrich Oser (1820 - 1891), "Gott willkommen, liebe Sonne!", appears in Liederbuch, in 1. Naturlieder, no. 32
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Confirmed with Liederbuch von Friedrich Oser, 1842-1874. Mit einem biographischen Verzeichnis der Componisten, Basel: Benno Schwabe, Verlagsbuchhandlung, 1875, pages 31-32.
by Friedrich Heinrich Oser (1820 - 1891)
2. Be especially welcomed, dear sun
Language: English
Be especially welcomed, dear sun, Deep, deep heavenly blue! Long enough all bliss was hidden By rain storms and grey fog! Be especially welcomed, bird songs, Fresh winds, golden greenery! Be especially welcomed once again, Oh ye lofty, clear rock faces! Heart! and with the lovely morning, You, too, awaken from woe! Let our ancient God only take care, Beat as of yore full of joy and peace! As the rain of last night Rushes tinkling in the sunbeam And flows away on all pathways, Thus let your agony flow away!
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- a text in German (Deutsch) by Friedrich Heinrich Oser (1820 - 1891), "Gott willkommen, liebe Sonne!", appears in Liederbuch, in 1. Naturlieder, no. 32
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3. Waldlied [sung text not yet checked]
by Eduard Tauwitz (1812 - 1894), "Waldlied", op. 46 no. 3, published 1861 [ ttbb chorus ], Winterthur: J. Rieter-Biedermann
Language: German (Deutsch)
O Wald, o Wald,
Wie ewig schön bist du!
Ist es dein Grün?
Ist es dein heimlich Dunkel?
Dein buntes Blühn?
Das irre Sonngefunkel?
Daß ich auf's neu stets freudetrunken
In deinen Zauber steh' versunken.
Wer mag es sagen?
[Wer's]1 [je]2 erfragen?
[Nur singen]3 muß ich immerzu:
O Wald, o Wald,
Wie ewig schön bist du!
O Wald, o Wald,
Wie ewig schön bist du!
Ist es dein Duft?
Ist's deiner Büsche Wallen?
Die kühle Luft,
Sind's deine hohen Hallen?
Daß es mich immer, immer wieder
Zu dir, Geliebter, zieht hernieder.
Wer mag es sagen,
Wer's [je]2 erfragen?
[Nur singen]3 muß ich immerzu:
O Wald, o Wald,
Wie ewig schön bist du!
O Wald, o Wald,
Wie ewig schön bist du!
Ist's dein Gesang?
Ist's deiner Tannen Sausen?
Dein Klagen bang?
Der alten Eichen Brausen?
Daß Heimweh [gleich]3 mich will erfassen,
Muß ich, o Trauter, dich verlassen.
Wer mag es sagen
Wer's [je]2 erfragen?
[Nur singen]3 mich ich immerzu:
O Wald, o Wald,
Wie ewig schön bist du!
O Wald, o Wald,
Wie ewig schön bist du!
Ist's Majestät?
Ist's heimisch trautes Wesen,
Was dich durchweht,
Dich macht so auserlesen?
Daß jauchzend dich des Sängers Lieder
Lobpreisen immer, immer wieder!
Wer mag es sagen,
Wer's [je]2 erfragen?
[Nur singen]3 muß ich immerzu:
O Wald, o Wald,
Wie ewig schön bist du!
Text Authorship:
- by Friedrich Heinrich Oser (1820 - 1891), "Waldlied", appears in Liederbuch, in 1. Naturlieder, no. 85
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View text without footnotesConfirmed with Liederbuch von Friedrich Oser, 1842-1874, mit einem biographischen Verzeichnis der Componisten, Basel: Benno Schwabe, Verlagsbuchhandlung, 1875, pages 75-76.
1 Reinecke: "Wer"2 Rohde: "zu"
3 Rohde: "Nein, singen"
3 Rohde: "bald"
by Friedrich Heinrich Oser (1820 - 1891)
3. Song of the forest
Language: English
Oh forest, oh forest,
How eternally beautiful you are!
Is it your greenery?
Is it your secret darkness?
Your colourful blooming?
The mad sparkling of the sun?
That makes me ever anew and always
Stand rapt in your magic, drunk with bliss.
Who may tell,
Who ever probe it?
I must only always sing:
Oh forest, oh forest,
How eternally beautiful you are!
Oh forest, oh forest,
How eternally beautiful you are!
Is it your scents?
Is it the surging of your bushes?
The cool air,
Your high cathedrals?
That again and again I am drawn
Down to you, beloved.
Who may tell,
Who may ever probe it?
I must only always sing:
Oh forest, oh forest,
How eternally beautiful you are!
Oh forest, oh forest,
How eternally beautiful you are!
Is it your singing?
Is it the whirling of your firs?
Your anxious lamentation?
The roaring of the old oaks?
That homesickness immediately assails me,
When I, oh lovely one, must leave you.
Who may tell,
Who ever probe it?
I must only always sing:
Oh forest, oh forest,
How eternally beautiful you are!
Oh forest, oh forest,
How eternally beautiful you are!
Is it majesty?
Is it homely, comforting being
That wafts through you,
That makes you so exquisite?
That the singer’s songs must again and again
Praise you rejoicingly!
Who may tell,
Who ever probe it?
I must only always sing:
Oh forest, oh forest,
How eternally beautiful you are!
Text Authorship:
- Translation from German (Deutsch) to English copyright © 2017 by Sharon Krebs, (re)printed on this website with kind permission. To reprint and distribute this author's work for concert programs, CD booklets, etc., you may ask the copyright-holder(s) directly or ask us; we are authorized to grant permission on their behalf. Please provide the translator's name when contacting us.
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- a text in German (Deutsch) by Friedrich Heinrich Oser (1820 - 1891), "Waldlied", appears in Liederbuch, in 1. Naturlieder, no. 85
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