Wednesday, October 12, 2011

St. Manchan of Offaly's Poem: about 450A.D.

Grant me sweet Christ the grace to find---

....

A little house where all may dwell
And body's care be sought,
Where none shows lust or arrogance,
None thinks an evil thought.

And all I ask for housekeeping
I get and pay no fees,
Leeks from the garden, poultry, game,
Salmon and trout and bees.

My share of clothing and of food,
From the King of fairest face,
And I to sit at times alone,
And pray in every place.

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