German Faith Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCDEFGHFFEFIJKL| Once for the sceptre of Germany fought with Bavarian Louis | A |
| Frederick of Hapsburg descent both being called to the throne | B |
| But the envious fortune of war delivered the Austrian | C |
| Into the hands of the foe who overcame him in fight | D |
| With the throne he purchased his freedom pledging his honor | E |
| For the victor to draw 'gainst his own people his sword | F |
| But what he vowed when in chains when free he could not accomplish | G |
| So of his own free accord put on his fetters again | H |
| Deeply moved his foe embraced him and from thenceforward | F |
| As a friend with a friend pledged they the cup at the feast | F |
| Arm in arm the princes on one couch slumbered together | E |
| While a still bloodier hate severed the nations apart | F |
| 'Gainst the army of Frederick Louis now went and behind him | I |
| Left the foe he had fought over Bavaria to watch | J |
| Ay it is true 'Tis really true I have it in writing | K |
| Thus did the Pontifex cry when he first heard of the news | L |
Friedrich Schiller
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