Triveni Journal
1927 | 11,233,916 words
Triveni is a journal dedicated to ancient Indian culture, history, philosophy, art, spirituality, music and all sorts of literature. Triveni was founded at Madras in 1927 and since that time various authors have donated their creativity in the form of articles, covering many aspects of public life....
Theodor Korner’s (1791-1813) Gebet wahrend der Schlacht translated (from the German) in the original metre.
Father, I call on Thee!
Roaring the cannon enclouds me in steam,
Sparkling near me writhes and rattles the gleam
Marshal of battles, I call on Thee!
Father Thou, lead me!
Father Thou, lead me!
Lead me to victory, or lead me to death!
Lord, I perceive Thy behests in Thy breath!
Lord, as Thou wilt e’en so lead me!
God, I perceive Thee!
God, I perceive Thee!
As in the leaves rustling at harvest-tide,
So in the thunderstorm of battles wide,
Well of compassion, I perceive Thee!
Father Thou, bless me!
Father Thou, bless me!
My life I commit to the will of Heaven,
Thou canst it take, for Thou hast it given;
To life or to death, Father, bless me!
Father, I praise Thee!
Father, I praise Thee!
Tis no strife for the earth’s goods to contend,
We with our swords our holiest defend;
Then falling or winning, I praise Thee!
God, to Thee I yield me!
God, to Thee I yield me !
When me the thunder-claps of death will greet
And when my veins open and life will fleet
To Thee, my God, to Thee I yield me!
Father, I call on Thee!