Echo of the Rosicrucian Colloquy (1622) - Page 8

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

original: "Post pluuias formosa dies, Post nubila Phœbus." Phoebus is a classical Greek and Roman name for the sun god, Apollo, frequently used in Renaissance poetry to represent sunlight or divine favor.

After tears, at length, a happier hour arrives.

original: "Post lacrymas tandem lætior hora venit."

That is:

Fair, lovely weather follows rain,

After the darkness, the sun shines always:

After mourning, much weeping and distress,

original: "Krachn." While literally meaning "crashing" or "cracking," in this poetic context it refers to the loud or shattering experience of grief and hardship.

Comes happiness, great joy and laughter.