Opera Babes & Andre Rieu - Ode to Joy 2003

The title of Schiller's poem "An die Freude" is literally translated as "To Joy", but is normally called the "Ode to Joy". It was written in 1785.

Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 fourth movement,
a composition by Ludwig van Beethoven (1823)

All believing, all embracing
Earth below and sky above.
There will never be a power
Greater than united love.

O light of hope enduring
Ever in our hearts reside.
Now, the time to stand together.
No man may alone abide.

O light of hope enduring
Ever in our hearts reside.
Now, the time to stand together.
No man may alone abide.

All as one in every nation
By our bearing will be bound.
Peace, the true and humble treasure
Through compassion will be found.

O light of clearest vision
No illusion shall divide.
Now, the time to stand together.
No man may alone abide.

O light of clearest vision
No illusion shall divide.
Now, the time to stand together.
No man may alone abide.

Day by day the dawn is breaking
On the bond of brotherhood.
O light of pure intention
All dissension cast aside
Now the time to stand together
No man need alone abide.