DCCXVII. MOZART, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756-1791)
Lied zur Gesellenreise, K. 468 (1785)
Lothar Odinius, tenor
Ulrich Eisenlohr, piano
(2:24)
Masonic music written for the "installation of new journeymen."
A higher state of knowledge
You are now approaching,
Wandering firmly on your path,
Knowing that it is the path of wisdom.
Only the serene man
May approach the source of light.
Take, o Pilgrim, as an escort
Your brother's blessing.
Let caution be always on your side,
And curiosity guide your steps!
Constantly test yourself and never become
Dependent on the insanity of lazy blindness.
The journey of life is certainly rough,
But sweet is also its reward,
Which the wanderer does await, wisely knowing
That his journey will increase it.
Happy is he who can say:
There is a light upon my life's road!
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