Book 2 / Act 5 — PUNCH SONG.
Reading edition
Four elements, joined in Harmonious strife, Shadow the world forth, And typify life.
Into the goblet The lemon's juice pour; Acid is ever Life's innermost core.
Now, with the sugar's All-softening juice, The strength of the acid So burning reduce.
The bright sparkling water Now pour in the bowl; Water all-gently Encircles the whole.
Let drops of the spirit To join them now flow; Life to the living Naught else can bestow.
Drain it off quickly Before it exhales; Save when 'tis glowing, The draught naught avails.