Dear hall, I greet thee once again,
Joyfully I greet thee, beloved place!
In thee his songs awake

And waken me from gloomy dreams.
When he departed from thee,
How desolate thou didst appear to me!

Peace forsook me,
Joy took leave of thee.
How strongly now my heart is leaping;

To me now thou dost appear exalted and sublime.
He who thus revives both me and thee,
Tarries afar no more.

I greet thee!
I greet thee!
Thou precious hall,

Receive my greeting!