An Instant of Relief...Still the War Rages On - Eloy

Hymns of praise at the Cathedrale Saint Croix after the liberation of Orléans:

While we suffered in deep darkness

Appeared a sudden ray of Light

Now relieved from pain and sadness

We praise the Lord

We prayed for rescue and salvation

Devotional all day and night

Now celebrate our liberation

We praise the Lord

We are saved, proud and free

We have gained the victory

We praise the Lord

Elated Mood — everywhere in town

Candles and torches — Song of praise resound

Permanent ovation for the virgin of light

The miracle of rescue of a hopeless plight

Our enemies have retreated

For sure, we know they will return

Desperate cries for help — from towns in need

Conquered by our foes — by a horrid defeat

We rush to arms — to the compatriots aid

Tormented and helpless — in an awful state

Our foes will bleed

Be defeated, once again

We believe in justice

We trust the might of light

We roll like blaze and thunder

We fight with Heavens might

We are the choice of Heaven

The virgin at our side

Who is assigned to lead us

We’re marching side by side

In trust of her we will fight

One more time

No longer occupation

Now we will turn our fate

We’ll take retaliation

In merciless crusade

Now we’ll regain our freedom

The battle has begun

All our lost territories

By victories one by one

Meung-sur-Loire, Beaugency, Jargeau

Forever free

Jubilation all around

A hymn resounds