In autumn when wind and the sea
Rejoice to live and laugh to be
And scarce the blast that curbs the tree
And bids before it quail and flee
[Refrain:]
The hearts of western elves burn bright
With joy that mocks the spring.
To hear all heaven's keen clarions ring
Music that bids the spirit sing
And wind by night in northern lands
Arose, and Lord it cried
And drove the ships from ancient strands
Across the streaming tide
In winter when years burn low
As fire wherein no firebrands glow
And winds disappear as they blow
The stormy wings of snow
[Refrain:]
The hearts of western elves burn bright
With joy that mocks the spring
To hear all heaven's keen clarions ring
Music that bids the spirit sing
And wind by night in northern lands
Arose, and Lord it cried
And drove the ships from ancient strands
Across the streaming tide.