Lyrics portrayed the Emperor as a ruler whose throne was supported by "mildness, honesty, and integrity". Beyond the Austrian Border
Haydn was so fond of this melody that he used it as the theme for the second movement of his famous "Emperor" Quartet (Op. 76, No. 3). gimn_avstriiskoi_imperii_1826_gott_erhalte_fran...
Continued praise for "our good Emperor Franz". Lyrics portrayed the Emperor as a ruler whose