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Royal Anthems: Kaiserhymne

10/13/2015

 
Kaiserhymne (Emperor's Hymn), also known as Gott
erhalte Franz den Kaiser
(God Save Emperor Francis)
was an anthem composed in honour of Emperor Francis II of
the Holy Roman Empire (and later of the Austrian Empire).

Its composer was Joseph Haydn with lyrics written by Lorenz
Leopold Haschka. It was created in 1797 after Haydn had
spent some time in Britain. He was impressed by the anthem
God Save the King and desired to create a song even more
grand for his emperor. At the time the Holy Roman Empire
was being hard-pressed by France and Haydn felt that he
might lift people's spirits through music. 

The song persisted as an unofficial anthem in Austria after the
abolishment of the Holy Roman Empire with modified lyrics
for each new sovereign. The German lyrics below are the
original ones created in 1797 while the English translation is
a modern attempt to preserve the metre, rhythm and rhyme
of the original. I am indebted to aquohn on /r/monarchism
for his work in translating the lyrics.
German Lyrics

Gott erhalte Franz, den
Kaiser,
Unsern guten Kaiser Franz!
Lange lebe Franz, der Kaiser,
In des Glückes hellstem
Glanz!
Ihm erblühen Lorbeerreiser,
Wo er geht, zum Ehrenkranz!
Gott erhalte Franz, den
Kaiser,
Unsern guten Kaiser Franz!

Laß von seiner Fahne Spitzen
Strahlen Sieg und
Fruchtbarkeit!
Laß in seinem Rate Sitzen
Weisheit, Klugheit,
Redlichkeit;
Und mit Seiner Hoheit
Blitzen
Schalten nur Gerechtigkeit!
Gott erhalte Franz, den
Kaiser,
Unsern guten Kaiser Franz!

Ströme deiner Gaben Fülle
Über ihn, sein Haus und
Reich!
Brich der Bosheit Macht,
enthülle
Jeden Schelm- und
Bubenstreich!
Dein Gesetz sei stets sein
Wille,
Dieser uns Gesetzen gleich.
Gott erhalte Franz, den
Kaiser,
Unsern guten Kaiser Franz!

Froh erleb' er seiner Lande,
Seiner Völker höchsten Flor!
Seh' sie, Eins durch
Bruderbande,
Ragen allen andern vor!
Und vernehm' noch an dem
Rande
Später Gruft der Enkel Chor.
Gott erhalte Franz, den
Kaiser,
Unsern guten Kaiser Franz!
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Emperor Francis II
English Lyrics

God preserve our Holy
Emp'ror,
Sov'reign ever good and
great;
Keep, O keep him from all
error,
In Prosperity and State!
May his Laurels ever
blooming
Be by Faith and Virtue fed;
May his worth the world
illumine
And bring back the Sheep
misled!
God preserve our Holy
Emp'ror,
Sov'reign ever good and
great.

All thy bounties, good and
gracious,
Pour on him, his house, and
realm;
And, in mercy, plots
audacious,
With confusion overwhelm.
By thy law may he be guided,
Be thy will done at his word.
In him are our lives
confided,
This thy Delegate, O Lord.
God preserve our Holy
Emp'ror,
Sov'reign ever good and
great.

‘Neath his glorious banners
streaming,
May success and plenty
grow;
In his councils, brightly
beaming,
O may wisdom, prudence
flow.
May his hand strike forth
like lightning
For the cause of justice true.
Glorious Emp’ror, our hopes
bright’ning!
May all yield to him his due.
God preserve our Holy
Emp'ror,
Sov'reign ever good and
great.

May he see his Empire
flourish,
And his people crowned with
joy;
Love fraternal may he
nourish,
And all seeds of hate destroy.
Should thy Church e’er be
imperilled,
May he save her on that day.
Keep him from death, thy
dread herald,
May we never cease to pray:
God preserve our Holy
Emp'ror,
Sov'reign ever good and
great.
Because of the multicultural nature of the Habsburg Empire
​the Kaiserhymne was translated into the major languages
present in the Empire. Wikipedia maintains a good overview
​of these translations. The Kaiserhymne is still sung on
occasion in Austria. In 2011 it was sung at the funeral for
Otto von Habsburg, heir to the thrones of Austria & Hungary.

Loyally Yours,
​A Kisaragi Colour 

Book Review: Monarchisms in the Age of Enlightenment

10/12/2015

 
PictureFront Cover
There is a predominant narrative
about the Enlightenment which
emphasizes the growth and
development of republicanism to
the near exclusion of all other
political theories emerging during
this period. This book attempts to
address this one-sided narrative by
examining how monarchists were
adapting their ideas to the trials of
the age. It does so by examining a
cross-section of monarchist
thought from the period.   

Each chapter is organized around one or two monarchist
thinkers (although in a few cases it is unclear whether the
writers were monarchists or simply did not reject monarchy
as a viable system). The scholars covered are; Benedictus de
Spinoza, Pierre Bayle, David Hume, François Fénelon, 
Edmund Burke, Montesquieu, Giambattista Vico, Étienne
Bonnot de Condillac, David Hartley, Bishop Thomas Newton,
Manuel Lacunza, Andre Roger, Samuel Pufendorf, Jens
Schielderup Sneedorff, Tyge Rothe, Paul-Henri Mallet, Henry
Fielding, Friedrich Nicolai, Thomasius, Johann Christoph
Woellner, Ernst Ferdinand Klein, & Johann August Eberhard.

If many of those names are unfamiliar to you I would not be
surprised. This is not an entry level text, both in subject
matter and writing style. Each section is an essay written by
a different academic. As such it is both wonderfully sourced
and a tad dry at times.

Themes include the the proper role of the monarch, aspects
of the ideal constitution, what government leads to a well-
ordered state, and other issues. 

As a source for gaining insight into the evolution and diversity
of monarchism in the past it is useful. But if you are looking
for something to use in modern arguments to support
monarchy you will be disappointed. But since this isn't the
book's stated aim perhaps I am expecting too much. 

Loyally Yours,
​A Kisaragi Colour

The Prince's Youth Service Awards

10/5/2015

 
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The Prince of Wales has announced
the creation of 'The Prince's Youth
Service Awards
'. The awards consist
of the 'WE Are Community Leaders
Award
', the 'WE Are Global Leaders 
Award
', 'WE Are Social Innovators
Award
', and the 'WE Are Agents of
Sustainability Award
'.

The awards are for issues close to Prince Charles' heart;
youth development, environmental sustainability, and social
innovation.

Prince Charles' tireless work with charities and social causes
around the world speak to our future King's character. We are
blessed to have him.

Loyally Yours,
​A Kisaragi Colour 

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