Adolphe Adam - The Comrade's Song of Hope

(Verse 1)
The righteous cause alone is glorious
And wins the fight
The friends of truth shall be victorious
For truth is might!
Falsehood and malice may assail you
And hell dismay;
He that is mighty will not fail you
He will be your stay

(Refrain)
Hark! what strains of solemn gladness
Are heard filling the air!
Sweet as hope that dawns on sadness
The gloom of doubt dispelling
A joyful day foretelling
To follow the night of despair
Men that toil in the battle of life
List to strains that will sweeten the strife!

(Verse 2)
When the kindly country that bore you
When broad mankind your valour needs;
When the good and great gone before you
Look down to mark you noble deeds;
For your fatherland and freedom
For truth and right stand in the van!
Fling wealth and to time those who need them
Be staunch and bold, and play the man!
(Refrain)
Hark! what strains of solemn gladness
Are heard filling the air!
Sweet as hope that dawns on sadness
The gloom of doubt dispelling
A joyful day foretelling
To follow the night of despair
Men that toil in the battle of life
List to strains that will sweeten the strife!