If our Fatherland it need.
He who feels not; he who zeals not,
In true worth to be arrayed,--
He shall not our bond dishonour;
This our Bride,[[38]] swear not upon her;
Nor the German sword degrade.
Song the proudest, swell it loudest;
Brave and German be we too;
See the consecrated band here,
As brave Burschen take your stand here,