This hymn commemorates the overthrow of Robespierre and the Committee of Public Safety by the men of the National Convention. It had its debut performance on the first anniversary of that event (27 July 1795).
Listen to Song:
Hymne du IX Thermidor.
Salut, neuf Thermidor, jour de la délivrance, Tu vins purifier un sol ensanglanté Pour la seconde fois Tu fis luire à la France Les rayons de la liberté Deux jours avaient vengé L'opprobre de nos pères Mais le sceptre tombé Des mains du dernier roi Armail encore les mains des tyrans populaire Il ne fut brisé que par toi Il ne fut brisé que par toi.
Hymn of 9 Thermidor
Welcome, Nine Thermidor, day of delivery, You have come to purify a bloody land For the second time You make France glisten The rays of Liberty In two days you have avenged The disgrace of our fathers But the scepter fallen From the hands of the final king Rearmed the people's tyrants Only you could destroy him Only you could destroy him.
