Fraternity-Testvériség, 1973 (51. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1973-01-01 / 1-3. szám
English Section Sándor Petőfi Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of his birth NATIONAL SONG — NEMZETI DAL On your feet, Hungarians, the homeland calls! The time is here, now or never! Shall we be slaves, or shall we be free? This is the question, make a choice! — On the God of the Hungarians We swear, We swear that slaves no more Shall we he! Until now we were slaves, Our ancient fathers have been damned, They, who lived and died free, Cannot rest in subservient ground. On the God of the Hungarians We swear, We swear that slaves no more Shall we he! A nothing stray of a man, is he, Who now, if necessary, dares not die, Whose ragged life is more precious Than the honor of the homeland. On the God of the Hungarians We swear, We swear that slaves no more Shall we he! The sword is brighter than the chain, It adorns the arm much better, And yet, we wear chains! Here with you, ancient swords! On the God of the Hungarians We swear, We swear that slaves no more Shall we he! The Hungarian name will again be beautiful, As befitting its ancient great fame; We shall wash off the shame That the centuries have smeared on it. On the God of the Hungarians We swear, We swear that slaves no more Shall we be! Where our gravemounds shall rise, Our grandchildren shall prostate, And with prayers of blessing They shall say our sacred names. On the God of the Hungarians We swear, We swear that slaves no more Shall we he! Translated by: Frank Szomy 12
