Go, thou mayst seek a lover new,

But be he gay, like me, and true.

But farther, farther, now awaits

My course, stand wide ye ancient gates!

Light is my heart, and glad my track;

My blessing, city, waft I back!

Ye Brothers! now, around me press,

Let my heart feel not its distress.

On gallant steeds with gladsome song,

Go ye with me the way along.