Echo of the Rosicrucian Colloquy (1622) - Page 6

After rain comes a beautiful day, after clouds, the Sun,

original: "Post pluvias formosa dies, Post nubila Phœbus." Phoebus is a classical name for the sun god, Apollo, often used in poetry to represent the sun itself or the light of truth.

After tears, a happier hour finally arrives.

original: "Post lacrymas tandem lætior hora venit."

That is:

Beautiful, lovely weather follows after rain,

After the darkness, the sun shines always:

After mourning original: "Trawren", much weeping and crashing,

The "crashing" likely refers to the metaphorical thunder of a personal or spiritual storm.

Comes cheerfulness original: "Fröligkeit", great joy and laughter.