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

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