Mont Blanc is the monarch of mountains;
They crown'd him long ago
On a throne of rocks, read more

Mont Blanc is the monarch of mountains;
They crown'd him long ago
On a throne of rocks, in a robe of clouds,
With a diadem of snow.

I would have you call to mind the strength of the ancient giants,
that undertook to lay the high read more

I would have you call to mind the strength of the ancient giants,
that undertook to lay the high mountain Pelion on the top of
Ossa, and set among those the shady Olympus.

In the mountains, the shortest way is from peak to peak: but for that you must have long legs

In the mountains, the shortest way is from peak to peak: but for that you must have long legs

How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good read more

How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings

'Tis distance lends enchantment to the view,
And robes the mountain in its azure hue.

'Tis distance lends enchantment to the view,
And robes the mountain in its azure hue.

Over the hills and far away.

Over the hills and far away.

Then the Omnipotent Father with his thunder made Olympus tremble,
and from Ossa hurled Pelion.

Then the Omnipotent Father with his thunder made Olympus tremble,
and from Ossa hurled Pelion.

Going to the mountains is going home.

Going to the mountains is going home.

Daily with souls that cringe and plot,
We Sinais climb and know it not.

Daily with souls that cringe and plot,
We Sinais climb and know it not.