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https://clasp.ell.ox.ac.uk/poem/AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus
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Aediluulf
Title
Carmen de abbatibus
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Latin
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A. Campbell, Æthelwulf De Abbatibus (Oxford, 1967)
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AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus

AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus praefatio 1. Sume, pater, placidus modulantis uota poetae, Sume, pater, placidus modulantis uota poetae,
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Father, accept serenely a poet’s prayers, as he sings,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus praefatio 2. Quatinus aeterno capias cum Rege quietem, Quatinus aeterno capias cum Rege quietem,
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so that you may receive repose with the eternal King,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus praefatio 3. Atque petas superas meritis splendentibus arces, Atque petas superas meritis splendentibus arces,
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and seek the citadels above with shining merits.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus praefatio 4. Hunc memorare libens semper, lectissime praesul, Hunc memorare libens semper, lectissime praesul,
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Gladly remember this man always, most splendid bishop,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus praefatio 5. Sancta supernorum conscendens sceptra polorum, Sancta supernorum conscendens sceptra polorum,
DSSS

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as you ascend to the saintly realms of the skies on high,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus praefatio 6. Mercedemque tuam quam iussit reddere caluus, Mercedemque tuam quam iussit reddere caluus,
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and your reward that the tonsured one asked to be rendered.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus praefatio 7. Nocte dieque simul cunctae per tempora uitae, Nocte dieque simul cunctae per tempora uitae,
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Likewise, night and day throughout the period of your whole life
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus praefatio 8. Teque tuosque simul clementia protegat alta; Teque tuosque simul clementia protegat alta;
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may the lofty mercy, protect you and yours
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus praefatio 9. Quo decus immensum radians per saecula cuncta Quo decus immensum radians per saecula cuncta
DSDS

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in the place where grace beyond measure, shining through all the ages,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus praefatio 10. Omnibus in sanctis clarescit lumine miro. Omnibus in sanctis clarescit lumine miro.
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grows bright among all the saints with wondrous light
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus praefatio 11. Corpore, mente, manu, cunctis et sensibus una Corpore, mente, manu, cunctis et sensibus una
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You, now worshipping God above with body, mind, and hand,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus praefatio 12. Iam Dominum colitans celsum sine fine, ualeto. Iam Dominum colitans celsum sine fine, ualeto.
DDSD

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and all the senses together without end, farewell!
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 1 1. Cum te sancta manus praestantem reddidit Anglis, Cum te sancta manus praestantem reddidit Anglis,
SDSS

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When the saintly hand rendered you pre-eminent among the Angli,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 1 2. Haec tibi complacuit rustica dona dare. Haec tibi complacuit rustica dona dare.
DD

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it was a pleasure to give you these rustic gifts.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 1 3. Rustica sed stolidis sudent si pectora dictis, Rustica sed stolidis sudent si pectora dictis,
DDSS

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But if rustic minds toil in simple words,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 1 4. Non stolidum carmen rustica plectra dabunt. Non stolidum carmen rustica plectra dabunt.
DS

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rustic picks will provide no simple song.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 1 5. Nam tibi dum proceres proprio de sanguine signant Nam tibi dum proceres proprio de sanguine signant
DDDS

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For while they indicate to you leading men of your own blood,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 1 6. Iam Domino placidus gaudia magna capis. Iam Domino placidus gaudia magna capis.
DD

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being already mild, you took great joy from the Lord.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 1 7. Suscipe, docte pater, dilecti munus amici, Suscipe, docte pater, dilecti munus amici,
DDSS

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Receive, learned father, the gift of a beloved friend,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 1 8. Et grates Christo semper ubique cane, Et grates Christo semper ubique cane,
SS

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and sing thanks to Christ always and everywhere,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 1 9. Quod tua tam electi meruerunt stirpe creati Quod tua tam electi meruerunt stirpe creati
DSDS

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that such chosen shepherds have deserved to have been created
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 1 10. Pastores, Domino qui placuere suo. Pastores, Domino qui placuere suo.
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from your stock, and they have pleased their God.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 1 11. Nec minus et monachos prae miro munere claros Nec minus et monachos prae miro munere claros
DDSS

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Moreover, while you read, admire too how the monks, distinguished
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 1 12. Hic mirare legens scandere lucis iter. Hic mirare legens scandere lucis iter.
SD

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by a splendid gift, are here climbing the path of light.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 1 13. Si quid in his cartis te dignum, reddere grates, Si quid in his cartis te dignum, reddere grates,
DSSS

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If you were to find anything worthy of you in these pages,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 1 14. Inuenias, Domino maxime nunc moneo. Inuenias, Domino maxime nunc moneo.
DD

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I urge you now most strongly to give thanks to the Lord.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 1 15. Sin alias, uati ueniam dignare canenti, Sin alias, uati ueniam dignare canenti,
DSDS

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But if it is otherwise, deign to forgive the poet singing:
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 1 16. Nam tribuere pius quod potuit, cecinit. Nam tribuere pius quod potuit, cecinit.
DD

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for what he was able piously to offer, he sang.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 1 17. Haec tuo nam cupio requiem praestare labori, Haec tuo nam cupio requiem praestare labori,
DDDS

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For I desire to give these things as a lying to rest to your labour,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 1 18. Carmina quae Domino sanctificata sonant. Carmina quae Domino sanctificata sonant.
DD

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songs which sound out things sacred to the Lord.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 1 19. Aduersum est quicquid moneo tolerare modeste, Aduersum est quicquid moneo tolerare modeste,
SSDD

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I urge you to tolerate in a measured manner whatever is disagreeable,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 1 20. Nec querula in quoquam corde mouere tua. Nec querula in quoquam corde mouere tua.
DS

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and not to rouse your grievances in every heart.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 1 21. Mens requiem capiat semper sine fine benigne Mens requiem capiat semper sine fine benigne
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May your mind have kindly rest always without end
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 1 22. In Domino Christo prosperitate pia. In Domino Christo prosperitate pia.
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with blessed good fortune in Christ the Lord.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 2 1. Ecgfridus infesto Pictorum dum cadit ense, Ecgfridus infesto Pictorum dum cadit ense,
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When Ecgfrith fell by the hostile sword of the Picts,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 2 2. En nothus Anglorum germanus regmina sumpsit En nothus Anglorum germanus regmina sumpsit
DSSS

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behold, his bastard brother Aldfrith assumed the rule of the English,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 2 3. Alfridus, et natum genuit, qui nomine clarus, Alfridus, et natum genuit, qui nomine clarus,
DSDS

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and produced a son, who was famous in name
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 2 4. Gentibus enituit Saxonum regmina seruans, Gentibus enituit Saxonum regmina seruans,
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and shone out among the nations, while maintaining the rule of the Saxons,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 2 5. Gestis et uerbis et omni strenuus actu. Gestis et uerbis et omni strenuus actu.
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being vigorous in deeds, in words, and in every action.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 2 6. Exstitit a primis sed non moderatus in annis, Exstitit a primis sed non moderatus in annis,
DSSD

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But he had not been restrained in his earliest years,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 2 7. Indocilis iuuenis, nescit sensusque petulcos Indocilis iuuenis, nescit sensusque petulcos
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and was an incorrigible young man: he did not know how to curb
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 2 8. Subcuruare animo, contemnens iura Tonantis, Succuruare animo, contemnens iura Tonantis,
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his wanton senses with his mind, despising the Thunderer’s laws,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 2 9. Armipotens nimium, propriis in uiribus audax. Armipotens nimium, propriis in uiribus audax.
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being exceedingly mighty in arms, and bold in his own strength.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 2 10. Non proceres ueneratus erat; non denique Christum, Non proceres ueneratus erat; non denique Christum,
DDDS

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He did not honour the nobles, nor indeed did he worship Christ,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 2 11. Vt decuit, coluit; uacuis sed subdidit omnem Vt decuit, coluit; uacuis sed subdidit omnem
DDDS

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as was fitting, but alas he gave over his whole life
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 2 12. Actibus, heu! uitam, mansit dum corpore uita. Actibus, heu! uitam, mansit dum corpore uita.
DSSS

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to empty deeds, while life remained in his body.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 2 13. Inde fuit, praesens paruo quod tempore saeclum Inde fuit, praesens paruo quod tempore saeclum
DSSS

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For that reason it turned out that his time on earth remained
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 2 14. Manserat, atque diu potuit non ducere uitam. Manserat, atque diu potuit non ducere uitam.
DDDS

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for a brief period, and he could not lead his life for long.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 2 15. Hic igitur multos miserandi morte peremit, Hic igitur multos miserandi morte peremit,
DSDS

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Therefore this man destroyed many by a pitiable death,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 2 16. Ast alios cogit summo seruire Parenti, Ast alios cogit summo seruire Parenti,
DSSS

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but drove others to serve their Parent on high,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 2 17. Inque monasterii attonsos consistere saeptis. Inque monasterii attonsos consistere saeptis.
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and after receiving tonsure to live within monastic bounds.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 3 1. Ex his ergo fuit uenerandus nomine pastor, Ex his ergo fuit uenerandus nomine pastor,
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Accordingly, one of these was a shepherd venerable in name,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 3 2. Eanmund ille pius, Christi sociatus amicis; Eanmund ille pius, Christi sociatus amicis;
SDSD

pat: Q, q: X
Eanmund the pious, allied with the friends of Christ;
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 3 3. Actibus e saecli, promissa ad praemia tendit, Actibus e saecli, promissa ad praemia tendit,
DSSS

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he went from the deeds of this world to the promised rewards,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 3 4. Quae sancti in caelis Domino donante capessunt. Quae sancti in caelis Domino donante capessunt.
SSDS

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which the saints receive in heaven, through the gift of the Lord.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 3 5. Nobilis hic nimium proceri de sanguinis ortu Nobilis hic nimium proceri de sanguinis ortu
DDDS

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He was exceedingly noble, springing from noble blood,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 3 6. Exstitit, in populis summo celebratus honore; Exstitit, in populis summo celebratus honore;
DDSD

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and was celebrated with the most high honour among peoples.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 3 7. Nobilior Domino summae pro culmine mentis. Nobilior Domino summae pro culmine mentis.
DDSS

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But to the Lord this venerable ealdorman was nobler
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 3 8. Dux uenerandus erat, fecit cui candida corda Dux uenerandus erat, fecit cui candida corda
DDSS

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because of the eminence of his most high mind,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 3 9. Omnipotens genitor, plasmat qui corpora cuncta, Omnipotens genitor, plasmat qui corpora cuncta,
DDSS

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and to him a bright-white heart was given by the almighty Father,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 3 10. Ac mentes hominem spinis permundat ademptis. Ac mentes hominem spinis permundat ademptis.
SDSS

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who forms all bodies and cleanses the minds of men with thorns removed.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 3 11. Militiam sterilem magno deuotus amore Militiam sterilem magno deuotus amore
DDSS

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He abandoned the empty warrior-life, having become devoted with great love,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 3 12. Deseruit, famulans cunctae per tempora uitae Deseruit, famulans cunctae per tempora uitae
DDSS

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and served throughout the whole rest of his life,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 3 13. Rectori magno, moderat qui saecula cuncta. Rectori magno, moderat qui saecula cuncta.
SSDS

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the mighty ruler who controls the whole universe.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 4 1. Anglorum proceres nimium trucidante tyranno, Anglorum proceres nimium trucidante tyranno,
SDDD

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When the tyrant was butchering the leaders of the English exceedingly,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 4 2. Seruitium Domini miles praefatus inibat, Seruitium Domini miles praefatus inibat,
DDSS

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the aforementioned warrior entered the service of the Lord
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 4 3. Gaudebatque suo capiti portare coronam Gaudebatque suo capiti portare coronam
SDDS

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and he rejoiced to wear t on his head
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 4 4. Vertice quam Christus quondam portabat opimo Vertice quam Christus quondam portabat opimo
DSSS

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which Christ once wore on his splendid head,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 4 5. Dum passus mundo dempsit spineta malorum Dum passus mundo dempsit spineta malorum
SSSS

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when he suffered and took away the thorny thickets of evils from the world
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 4 6. Atque suos uitam fecit uisitare beatos. Atque suos uitam fecit uisitare beatos.
DSSD

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and caused his saints to pass into life.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 4 7. Nec solus meruit parmam captasse supernam; Nec solus meruit parmam captasse supernam;
SDSS

sa: 3\3, ta: s, oa: s, ha: Y, q: SDSS
Nor was he alone worthy to long for a heavenly shield,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 4 8. Quin plures lecti patrem comitantur eundem Quin plures lecti patrem comitantur eundem
SSSD

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but many chosen men accompanied that same father
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 4 9. Inque monasterio Domino se subdere temptant. Inque monasterio Domino se subdere temptant.
DDDS

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and attempted to subject themselves to the Lord in a monastery.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 4 10. Eanmundus Christo indeptus quod dederat almo, Eanmundus Christo indeptus quod dederat almo,
SSSS

pa: c, pat: Q, q: X
Eanmund having attained what he had granted to blessed Christ,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 4 11. Atque Petro pariter, seruat qui examina cuncta, Atque Petro pariter, seruat qui examina cuncta,
DDSS

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and likewise to Peter, who oversees all the scales
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 4 12. Actibus aethereis farcent quae pectora casta, Actibus aethereis farcent quae pectora casta,
DDSS

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which the chaste-hearted fill with heavenly deeds,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 4 13. Florigerisque nitent per tempora cuncta maniplis. Florigerisque nitent per tempora cuncta maniplis.
DDSD

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and shine for all time in flower-bearing troops.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 4 14. Cumque pater famulos cellam congessit in almam, Cumque pater famulos cellam congessit in almam,
DDSS

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And when the father had collected servants into a blessed cell,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 4 15. Quamplures cunctos sacris sermonibus ornat: Quamplures cunctos sacris sermonibus ornat:
SSSS

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he edified very many, indeed all with holy words,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 4 16. Vtque suo saltim cupiant seruire parenti Vtque suo saltim cupiant seruire parenti
DSDS

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and as their shepherd urged that they at least desire
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 4 17. Ammonuit pastor; meritum a numine poscit, Ammonuit pastor; meritum a numine poscit,
DSDS

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to serve their parent. According to his merit, he asked from the divinity,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 4 18. Quatenus e celo ueniens cum gaudio sanctus Quatenus e celo ueniens cum gaudio sanctus
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ta: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
that a holy angel, coming with joy from heaven, should deign to keep
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 4 19. Angelus, hos famulos dignetur reddere tutos: Angelus, hos famulos dignetur reddere tutos:
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DDSS
these servants safe: how that wild wolf
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 4 20. Vt lupus ille ferus subiectos dente rapaci Vt lupus ille ferus subiectos dente rapaci
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pat: DDSS
with no sad heart tears with a greedy tooth
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 4 21. Morsibus infectos laniat non pectore maesto: Morsibus infectos laniat non pectore maesto:
DSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: m, pa: m, oa: m, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
those who submit, stained by his bites!
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 4 22. Sed potius Domino dignis uirtutibus auctor, Sed potius Domino dignis uirtutibus auctor,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pa: d, pat: DDSS
But instead, let the Originator convey them over to the shores of light,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 4 23. Vndique praecomptos, transmigret lucis in oras. Vndique praecomptos, transmigret lucis in oras.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 1\2, pat: DSSS
decked all around with virtues worthy of the Lord .
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 4 24. Talibus instituens docuit cum ductor ouile Talibus instituens docuit cum ductor ouile
DDDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: d, pa: d, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
When the leader, instructing his flock with these words, had taught them,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 4 25. Quam nitidas Christo meruit conferre bidentes, Quam nitidas Christo meruit cofferre bidentes,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: c, ta: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
how bright were the sheep that he deserved to bring to Christ,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 4 26. Agnos atque pios permiti contulit Agno, Agnos atque pios permiti contulit Agno,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: p, pat: SDSS
and he brought pious lambs to the very gentle lamb,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 4 27. Qui ueniens sontis peccatum tollere mundi, Qui ueniens sontis peccatum tollere mundi,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DSSS
who, coming to take away the sin of a guilty world,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 4 28. Insontem mundum fecit de sanguine fuso. Insontem mundum fecit de sanguine fuso.
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: f, pa: f, ma: Y, pat: SSSS
made the world without guilt by shedding his blood.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 5 1. Pontificalis apex, meritorum munere clarus Pontificalis apex, meritorum munere clarus
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: m, pa: m, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
An eminent bishop, famed by the gift of his merits,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 5 2. Eadfridus enituit, sanctorum regmina seruans. Eadfridus enituit, sanctorum regmina seruans.
DDSS

ca: s, pa: s, ma: Y, pat: Q, q: X
Eadfrith, shone forth, maintaining the rule of the holy men,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 5 3. Vndae que glaucis cupiunt crispare fluentis Vndae que glaucis cupiunt crispare fluentis
SSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: c, ta: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: SSDS
where waves desire to makes ripples on the shore with grey streams,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 5 4. Litora, quin refluis satagunt nudare meantes Litora, quin refluis satagunt nudare meantes
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, pat: DDDS
but strive to lay it bare when going on their backward course,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 5 5. Cursibus, et terram praecingunt caerula sanctam, Cursibus, et terram praecingunt caerula sanctam,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pa: c, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
and the ocean waves encircle a sacred land,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 5 6. Atque itiner cupidum pandunt, cum litora nudant. Atque itiner cupidum pandunt, cum litora nudant.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: c, e: s, pat: DDSS
and reveal a ready road, when they lay the shore bare.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 5 7. Hunc Domini seruus ueniens uisitare sategit, Hunc Domini seruus ueniens uisitare sategit,
DSDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: sv, pa: sv, ma: Y, pat: DSDD
The servant of the Lord strove to come and visit this man,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 5 8. Poscebatque, sibi superae de germine messis Poscebatque, sibi superae de germine messis
SDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: s, pat: SDDS
and requested that sustenance be given to him now
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 5 9. Pabula iam tribui: cui prompta mente sacerdos Pabula iam tribui: cui prompta mente sacerdos
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pa: p, oa: p, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
from the seed of the divine harvest. With his ready mind the priest
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 5 10. Pectore de gnaro pandit salutaria dicta, Pectore de gnaro pandit salutaria dicta,
DSSD

fs: 5\2, ca: d, pa: pd, oa: d, ma: Y, pat: DSSD, q: X
spoke salutary words to him from his wide heart,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 5 11. Imbribus atque piis sitientis corpora potat. Imbribus atque piis sitientis corpora potat.
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: p, pa: p, oa: p, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
and offered drink from pious showers to the body of the thirsty man.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 5 12. Aureus ille libens hausit, quae ructat ab alto Aureus ille libens hausit, quae ructat ab alto
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 1\2, pat: DDSS
He gladly drank in with his ears what the other sent out from the depths
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 5 13. Pectore, subque sui sumpsit penetralia cordis Pectore, subque sui sumpsit penetralia cordis
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 5\2, ca: p, ta: s, pa: ps, oa: s, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
of his breast, and he took it into the inner chambers of his heart.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 5 14. Mystica uerba pii praesensu discit acuto. Mystica uerba pii praesensu discit acuto.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pa: p, pat: DDSS
He understood the mystical words of the pious man through his sharp sense;
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 5 15. Insuper arripiens memori narranda relatu, Insuper arripiens memori narranda relatu,
DDDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, pat: DDDS
moreover he took what was worth telling in a memorable account,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 5 16. Sensibus in cordis complectit cuncta rimatus. Sensibus in cordis complectit cuncta rimatus.
DSSS

fs: 2\3, ca: c, ta: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSSS, q: X
he pondered and embraced it all in the thoughts of his heart.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 5 17. Addidit ergo suis doctorem sedibus aptum. Addidit ergo suis doctorem sedibus aptum.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: s, pa: s, oa: s, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
Accordingly, he added to his own establishment a suitable teacher.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 5 18. Presbyter ille fuit, statuens monastica iura, Presbyter ille fuit, statuens monastica iura,
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pat: DDDS
He was a priest who established monastic laws
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 5 19. Instituitque nouos, ueterum munimenta reuoluens, Instituitque nouos, ueterum munimenta reuoluens,
DDDD

pat: Q, q: X
and this man instructed the novice monks, unrolling the scrolls of the ancients,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 5 20. Hic monachos, caelo tulerat quos spiritus auctor. Hic monachos, caelo tulerat quos spiritus auctor.
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: c, pat: DSDS
which the creator spirit had brought from heaven.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 1. Haec inter famulus Christi dum moribus almum Haec inter famulus Christi dum moribus almum
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: SDSS
Meanwhile, the servant of Christ
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 2. Pontificem discit Scottorum finibus esse, Pontificem discit Scottorum finibus esse,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DSSS
learned that there was in Ireland, holy in his ways, a bishop,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 3. Ecgberctum, famulum cui fidum mittere curat, Ecgberctum, famulum cui fidum mittere curat,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pa: fc, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
Ecgberht, and to him he took care to send a servant,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 4. Poscens ut monachos formaret rite libellis, Poscens ut monachos formaret rite libellis,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pat: SDSS
asking him to instruct the monks rightly with documents,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 5. Sanctificetque sibi uenerandae altare tabellae, Sanctificetque sibi uenerandae altare tabellae,
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d?, fs: 6\3?, pa: s, e: h, pat: DDDS
and to sanctify for him an altar as a holy table,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 6. Atque memor uoti monstret sint quae loca digna, Atque memor uoti monstret sint quae loca digna,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\2, pa: m, pat: DSSS
and to be mindful of what he had promised and show what places were worthy,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 7. Quis possint sisti sacraria sancta Tonanti. Quis possint sisti sacraria sancta Tonanti.
SSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: s, ta: s, pa: s, ma: Y, pat: SSSD
in which a shrine, sacred to the Thunderer, might be established.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 8. Paret et obsequitur praesul uenerandus, euntem Paret et obsequitur praesul uenerandus, euntem
DDSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, pa: p, pat: DDSD
The venerable bishop complied and obeyed : he fortified
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 9. Confirmat dictis, quin sacro munere ditat. Coffirmat dictis, quin sacro munere ditat.
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: d, pa: cd, ma: Y, pat: SSSS
[the messenger] as he left with words, and also enriched him with a sacred gift.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 10. Mensa sacrata Deo magno sub nomine Petri Mensa sacrata Deo magno sub nomine Petri
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: ms, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
A table, consecrated to God in the name of mighty Peter,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 11. Aduolat, et nigro cellam confirmat ab hoste. Aduolat, et nigro cellam coffirmat ab hoste.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, pa: c, pat: DSSS
came quickly and fortified the monastery against the dark enemy.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 12. Insuper et praesul poscenti talia dicta Insuper et praesul poscenti talia dicta
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: p, pat: DSSS
In addition, the bishop sent to the one who had asked for them
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 13. Mittit; “Inoffensis pedibus tua tempora, frater, Mittit; “Inoffensis pedibus tua tempora, frater,
DSDD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: t, pa: t, ma: Y, pat: DSDD
the following words: ‘Brother, take care to pass your time
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 14. Pectore quin uitam casto seruare memento; Pectore quin uitam casto seruare memento;
DSSS

sa: 3\3, oa: c, q: DSSS
with unobstructed feet, and likewise your life with a chaste heart,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 15. Quatinus exhausto instantis certamine belli, Quatinus exhausto instantis certamine belli,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m? | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: c, pa: c, ma: Y, e: h, pat: DSSS
so that, when the conflict of looming war is over,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 16. Perpetuam caeli capias sine fine quietem. Perpetuam caeli capias sine fine quietem.
DSDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: c, ta: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSDD
you may attain the perpetual peace of heaven without end.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 17. Cernere me fateor carnali lumine numquam Cernere me fateor carnali lumine numquam
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: c, pat: DDSS
I confess that I never saw with the eyes of flesh
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 18. Mundos, quos Dominus magno tibi munere donat. Mundos, quos Dominus magno tibi munere donat.
SDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: md, ta: m, pa: md, oa: m, ma: Y, pat: SDSD
the estates which the Lord granted to you by a great gift.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 19. Ast tamen, ut uisus potuit portendere cordis Ast tamen, ut uisus potuit portendere cordis
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: p, pa: p, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
And yet, as the mind’s eye was able to indicate,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 20. Collis non magnus decliuo tramite flexus, Collis non magnus decliuo tramite flexus,
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: SSSS
a hill that is not great, with a path sweeping down,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 21. Quo sol consurgens trutinantis tempora Librae Quo sol consurgens trutinantis tempora Librae
SSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: t, pa: ct, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: SSDS
where the rising sun comes quickly during the period of Libra, the weigher,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 22. Peruolat; hunc spinae spissa cum fronde coronant. Peruolat; hunc spinae spissa cum fronde coronant.
DSSS

caesura pattern: hū́nc | spīnaḗ | spīssā́ | cūm | frṓndĕ cŏrṓnant. | 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4d, sa: 2\3, ta: c, oa: sc, ha: Y, q: DSSS
and thorny thickets crown it with dense growth.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 23. Calcibus has cisas toto cum germine, frater, Calcibus has cisas toto cum germine, frater,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ta: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
Brother, take care to remove them, when they have been cut these down with scythes,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 24. Aequoris et dorso praedicti auferre memento: Aequoris et dorso praedicti auferre memento:
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d?, fs: 5\3?, e: h, pat: DSSS
together with all their seed from the ridge of the aforementioned expanse,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 25. Inque loco pulcrum Domino sic conde sacellum, Inque loco pulcrum Domino sic conde sacellum,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: s, pa: s, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
and in that place establish afterwards a beautiful church for God,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 26. Credula quo possint Christo persoluere corda Credula quo possint Christo persoluere corda
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: cp, ta: c, pa: cp, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
where faithful hearts may fulfil for Christ
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 27. Nocte dieque simul puro de pectore uota.” Nocte dieque simul puro de pectore uota.”
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: p, pa: dp, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
both by night and day likewise vows made from pure hearts.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 28. Nuntius his dictis trusit per caerula puppim, Nuntius his dictis trusit per caerula puppim,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: p, pa: p, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
After these things been said, the messenger drove his ship through the sea,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 29. Atque suo properat dilecti ferre loquelas Atque suo properat dilecti ferre loquelas
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pat: DDSS
and hastened to bring the words of the beloved bishop
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 30. Pontificis patri; manifestat dicta prophetae. Pontificis patri; manifestat dicta prophetae.
DSDS

caesura pattern: | mănĭfḗstāt | dī́ctă prŏphḗtae. | 2m | 3m | 4d, sa: 2\3, ta: p, pa: p, oa: p, ha: Y, q: DSDS
to his father; he made plain the prophet’s words.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 31. Perficit inde pius perpulcri culmina templi, Perficit inde pius perpulcri culmina templi,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ta: p, pa: p, oa: p, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
Accordingly, the pious man finished off the roof of a very beautiful temple,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 32. Exterius tabulas perfundens tegmine plumbi, Exterius tabulas perfundens tegmine plumbi,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: tp, pa: tp, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
spreading it over on the outside with sheets of lead,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 33. Viribus et totis praecomptam reddere curat Viribus et totis praecomptam reddere curat
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DSSS
With all his powers took care to render this house of the Lord
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 34. Hanc aedem Domini; medio sub aggere mensam, Hanc aedem Domini; medio sub aggere mensam,
SDDS

fs: 3\2, ca: m, pa: m, ma: Y, pat: SDDS, q: X
splendidly adorned. Beneath the middle of the stack, he placed the altar
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 35. Diximus ut dudum, Petro quae gignit odores Diximus ut dudum, Petro quae gignit odores
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pa: d, pat: DSSS
we mentioned previously, which produces scents for Peter
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 36. Praemites, statuit celestis gratia terris, Praemites, statuit celestis gratia terris,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: SDSS
very gently, and stood as heavenly grace on earth,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 37. Quam rutilis flagrat passim, dum templa parenti Quam rutilis flagrat passim, dum templa parenti
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: p, pa: p, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
how ruddily it flames , while churches for the father of heaven and earth,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 38. Iam caeli ac terrae surgunt per rura uetusta. Iam caeli ac terrae surgunt per rura uetusta.
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, e: h, pat: SSSS
now rise all around throughout the ancient countryside.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 39. Haec dum gesta suo instituit mandare magistro Haec dum gesta suo instituit mandare magistro
SDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m? | 4m, fs: 3\3, sa: m, pa: m, ma: Y, e: h, pat: SDDS
When [Eanmund] set about sending word of these deeds to his teacher,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 40. Nuntius, ad patrem patris perferre loquelas Nuntius, ad patrem patris perferre loquelas
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: p, ta: p, pa: p, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
a messenger came to convey the words of the one venerable man to the other,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 41. Venerat, atque pio pastori talia fatur. Venerat, atque pio pastori talia fatur.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: f, pa: fp, oa: f, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
and uttered the following words to the pious shepherd:
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 42. “Ecgbercht te Domini famulus sua uoce salutat, “Ecgbercht te Domini famulus sua uoce salutat,
SDDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: fs, pa: fs, ma: Y, pat: SDDD
‘Ecgberht, the Lord’s servant, sends you greetings in his own voice
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 43. Atque tuos pariter monachos, quos gratia Christi Atque tuos pariter monachos, quos gratia Christi
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
and likewise your monks, whom the grace of Christ
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 44. Ecclesiam uocitans mitis congessit in unam. Ecclesiam uocitans mitis congessit in unam.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, pat: DDSS
has summoned gently and collected into one church.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 45. Nocte dieque simul non cesso reddere grates Nocte dieque simul non cesso reddere grates
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: n, pat: DDSS
Night and day likewise I do not cease to render thanks
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 46. Rectori summo, firmat qui uota suorum. Rectori summo, firmat qui uota suorum.
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: sf, pa: sf, ma: Y, pat: SSSS
to the highest ruler, who fortifies the vows of his people.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 47. Namque ego confiteor (nullus me dicere mendum Namque ego coffiteor (nullus me dicere mendum
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: m, pa: m, ma: Y, e: s, pat: DDSS
For I confess (let no one suppose that I say something false):
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 48. Aestumet): en rabidis discurrens uiribus ira Aestumet): en rabidis discurrens uiribus ira
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DDSS
behold, wrath, rushing with rabid strength
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 49. Saepiusque aduolitat, spinisque immiscuit hirtis Saepiusque aduolitat, spinisque immiscuit hirtis
SDSS

pa: s, pat: Q, q: X
and dashing about rather frequently, and blended in with the bristling thorns,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 50. Turba nefanda feris, semper confisa sub armis, Turba nefanda feris, semper coffisa sub armis,
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an evil band, ever confident when under savage arms.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 51. Vndique confluitans, ueluti cum culmina nota Vndique coffluitans, ueluti cum culmina nota
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Assembling on all sides, just as when hurrying to buildings,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 52. Accurrens properat spinis immergier hirtis; Accurrens properat spinis immergier hirtis;
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they hastened to hide among bristling thorns.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 53. Gaudet et aduersis semper cumulata sub armis, Gaudet et aduersis semper cumulata sub armis,
DSSD

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They rejoiced in opposition, being always gathered together under arms,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 54. Insidias multas disponit, factio frendens: Insidias multas disponit, factio frendens:
DSSSS

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and as a raging group set up many ambushes,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 55. Perque itiner durum non cessat ferre malignos, Perque itiner durum non cessat ferre malignos,
DSSS

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and did not cease bringing wrong-doers along the hard way,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 56. Quo labor aeternus requiem non praestat eunti. Quo labor aeternus requiem non praestat eunti.
DSDS

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where eternal effort affords no rest to the traveller.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 57. Sed Domino grates, melius quod tempore nostro Sed Domino grates, melius quod tempore nostro
DSDS

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But thanks be to the Lord, that in our time these places
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 58. Haec loca per Dominum meruerunt gaudia tanta Haec loca per Dominum meruerunt gaudia tanta
DDDS

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have deserved to have such great joys through the Lord,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 59. Sumere, pro priscisque nouos mutare colonos. Sumere, pro priscisque nouos mutare colonos.
DSDS

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and to exchange new inhabitants for former ones.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 60. Hinc moneo cunctos celso cumulare Tonanti Hinc moneo cunctos celso cumulare Tonanti
DSSD

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Because of this, I urge everyone to pile up mighty praise
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 61. Magnificas laudes, manibusque ad sidera tensis Magnificas laudes, manibusque ad sidera tensis
DSDS

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to the lofty Thunderer and with their hands stretched out to the stars
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 62. Dent Domino grates, mittit qui ad uota piorum Dent Domino grates, mittit qui ad uota piorum
DSSS

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let them give thanks to the Lord, who sends winged birds
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 63. Aligeras uolucres, ningentque ad saepta sacelli Aligeras uolucres, ningentque ad saepta sacelli
DDSS

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to the vows of the pious, and they descend like snow on the confines of the shrine
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 64. Innumeris precibus; sumptis ad sidera tranant Innumeris precibus; sumptis ad sidera tranant
DDSS

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with innumerable prayers, which they and carry to the stars,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 65. Ante Deum, quae fuerant pandentes, quas tamen ipse Ante Deum, quae fuerant pandentes, quas tamen ipse
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pa: c, pat: Q, q: X
before God, and they had been opening up,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 66. Pandat, si nullus poterit cognoscere certe. Pandat, si nullus poterit cognoscere certe.
SSDS

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which he would then himself open up, if no one could clearly understand.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 67. Omnia quid memorem? ueniunt cum luce ministri Omnia quid memorem? ueniunt cum luce ministri
DDDS

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Why should I mention everything? Heavenly ministers come with light
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 68. E caelo superi, portantque ad sidera sanctas E caelo superi, portantque ad sidera sanctas
SDSS

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out of heaven, and carry blessed souls from here to the stars;
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 69. Inde animas, Dominum laudantque in luce micantes, Inde animas, Dominum laudantque in luce micantes,
DDSS

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and shining in light they praise the Lord,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 6 70. Florigerasque leuant capiti sine fine coronas.” Florigerasque leuant capiti sine fine coronas.”
DDDD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: fc, pa: fc, oa: f, ma: Y, pat: DDDD
and raise up flowering crowns on their heads without end.’
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 7 1. Talia dum memorans uatis iam nuntius infit, Talia dum memorans uatis iam nuntius infit,
DDSS

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As the prophet’s messenger spoke, mentioning such things,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 7 2. Gaudia magna pater laetanti in pectore gaudet Gaudia magna pater laetanti in pectore gaudet
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d?, fs: 3\2, ca: gp, pa: gp, oa: g, ma: Y, e: h, pat: DDSS
the Father Eanumund rejoiced with great joy in his happy heart,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 7 3. Eanmund, atque Deo grates ad sidera reddit, Eanmund, atque Deo grates ad sidera reddit,
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pat: Q, q: X
and rendered thanks to God towards the stars,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 7 4. Perfectisque suos studuit formare loquelis, Perfectisque suos studuit formare loquelis,
SDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, pa: s, pat: SDDS
and he strove to instruct his people with perfect words
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 7 5. Quatenus ad uitam cupiant properare beatam, Quatenus ad uitam cupiant properare beatam,
DSDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, pa: c, pat: DSDD
so that they might desire to hasten towards the blessed life
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 7 6. In caelis numquam poterit quae sumere finem In caelis numquam poterit quae sumere finem
SSDS

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in heaven, one that can never have an end.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 7 7. Talibus aucta bonis monachorum corda uirescunt, Talibus aucta bonis monachorum corda uirescunt,
DDDS

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By such benefits the hearts of the monks were increased and grew strong,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 7 8. Incipiuntque pii sese praecurrere Christo, Incipiuntque pii sese praecurrere Christo,
DDSS

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and they began piously to outstrip each other for Christ
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 7 9. Actibus et uerbis et cunctis sensibus almi Actibus et uerbis et cunctis sensibus almi
DSSS

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being holy in deeds and words and every thought.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 7 10. Quidam nam cupiens insomnem ducere noctem Quidam nam cupiens insomnem ducere noctem
SDSS

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So a certain one of them, desiring to pass a night without sleep,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 7 11. Sanctas in precibus non cessat tendere palmas. Sanctas in precibus non cessat tendere palmas.
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: p, pa: p, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
did not cease to stretch out his holy hands in prayer,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 7 12. Ast alius genibus tundendo marmora templi, Ast alius genibus tundendo marmora templi,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: t, pa: t, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
while another, beating the marble floor of the church with his knees,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 7 13. Noctibus in gelidis tolerat dum frigora, uitat. Noctibus in gelidis tolerat dum frigora, uitat.
DDDS

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endured cold in the chilly nights,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 7 14. Ignibus in mediis ingentia frigora, uitat. Ignibus in mediis ingentia frigora, uitat.
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: f, pa: f, oa: f, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
while he avoided great cold in the midst of fires.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 7 15. Diuitias alius cupiens partire caducas, Diuitias alius cupiens partire caducas,
DDDS

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Another, desiring to share out fleeting riches,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 7 16. Noctibus in furuis tempus sapienter et horas Noctibus in furuis tempus sapienter et horas
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, pat: DSSD
wisely stole both time and hours in the dark nights,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 7 17. Cleptat, et in caelis dispersa talenta recondit. Cleptat, et in caelis dispersa talenta recondit.
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4f, fs: 3\3, pa: c, pat: DSSD
and stored up in heaven the scattered talents,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 7 18. Ast alius miseris tribuens solamina panis, Ast alius miseris tribuens solamina panis,
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pat: DDDS
while another, distributing the consolation of food to the poor,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 7 19. Esuriem patiens perfert ieiunia sancta. Esuriem patiens perfert ieiunia sancta.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pa: p, pat: DDSS
while suffering hunger himself, as he carried out holy fasts.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 7 20. Talibus exornata bonis, in uestibus albis Talibus exornata bonis, in uestibus albis
DSDS

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Glorified by such good deeds, celebrated in white robes,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 7 21. Inclita, sed uario comptim permixta colore, Inclita, sed uario comptim permixta colore,
DDSS

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but mingled by way of adornment with various colours,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 7 22. A dextris Virgo et Genitrix adstare uidetur, A dextris Virgo et Genitrix asstare uidetur,
SSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: v, pa: v, ma: Y, e: h, pat: SSDS
the Virgin seemed to stand upon the right, the Mother
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 7 23. Rectoris, caelos terras qui et numine portat. Rectoris, caelos terras qui et numine portat.
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caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d?, fs: 3\2, pa: c, e: h, pat: SSSS
of the Ruler, who by his divinity carries heaven and earth, .
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 1. Fama citat plures perfectam ducere uitam, Fama citat plures perfectam ducere uitam,
DSSS

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Fame, which Father Eanmund adorned by his very refined behaviour ,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 2. Quam pater Eanmundus praecultis moribus ornat: Quam pater Eanmundus praecultis moribus ornat:
DSSS

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encouraged many to lead a perfect life.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 3. E quibus est Vltan, praeclaro nomine dictus. E quibus est Vltan, praeclaro nomine dictus.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DSSS
One of them was Ultan , a man called by a famous name.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 4. Presbyter iste fuit Scottorum gente beatus, Presbyter iste fuit Scottorum gente beatus,
DDSS

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He was a blessed priest of the Irish race,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 5. Comptis qui potuit notis ornare libellos, Comptis qui potuit notis ornare libellos,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, pa: c, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
and he could adorn books with decorative script,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 6. Atque apicum speciem uiritim sic reddit amoenam, Atque apicum speciem uiritim sic reddit amoenam,
DDDS

fs: 2\3, pa: s, e: s, pat: DDDS, q: X
and in this way he made the shape of the letters beautiful
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 7. Hac arte ut nullus possit se aequare modernus Hac arte ut nullus possit se aequare modernus
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m? | 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 2\3?, e: ss, pat: SSS
one by one, so that no modern scribe could equal him in this skill;
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 8. Scriptor. Nec mirum Domini si talia possit Scriptor. Nec mirum Domini si talia possit
SSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: s, pat: SSDS
it is no wonder if a worshipper of the Lord could do such things,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 9. Cultor, cum digitos sanctus iam Spiritus auctor Cultor, cum digitos sanctus iam Spiritus auctor
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: s, pa: cs, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
when already the Creator Spirit controlled his fingers,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 10. Rexit, et accendit sacratam ad sidera mentem. Rexit, et accendit sacratam ad sidera mentem.
DSSS

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and inflamed his consecrated mind towards the stars.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 11. Hic igitur patris cellam uisitabat amati, Hic igitur patris cellam uisitabat amati,
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, pat: DSSD
So this man came to the cell of the beloved father,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 12. Coetibus ingrediens almis se immiscuit almus, Coetibus ingrediens almis se immiscuit almus,
DDSS

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and being holy when he entered and mingled with the holy throngs,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 13. Moribus et sanctis monachos formabat acutus, Moribus et sanctis monachos formabat acutus,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, pa: m, pat: DSDS
and shrewdly instructed the monks in sacred customs,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 14. Sensibus et uerbis, et carne, et pectore castus. Sensibus et uerbis, et carne, et pectore castus.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d?, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pa: c, oa: c, ma: Y, e: ?, pat: DSSS
being chaste in thoughts and words and flesh and heart.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 15. Instituit fratres rapiant ut lumina celsa, Instituit fratres rapiant ut lumina celsa,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DSDS
He taught the brothers, so that they might seize the light on high,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 16. Atque Deo studeant cunctis seruire diebus, Atque Deo studeant cunctis seruire diebus,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: ds, pa: ds, oa: d, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
and be eager to serve God every single day,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 17. Corpore quo possint presentem carpere uitam. Corpore quo possint presentem carpere uitam.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, ta: c, pa: cp, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
while they might spend this present life in the body.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 18. Cumque Deo electus, perfecto tempore plenus, Cumque Deo electus, perfecto tempore plenus,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m? | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: p, pa: p, ma: Y, e: h, pat: DSSS
And when the chosen of God, full of time completed,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 19. Annos quamplures celebraret talia facta, Annos quamplures celebraret talia facta,
SSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: c, pat: SSDS
had performed such deeds for several years,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 20. Tandem confectus senio sua tempora scriptor Tandem coffectus senio sua tempora scriptor
SSDD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: ts, ta: s, pa: ts, oa: t, ma: Y, pat: SSDD
at length, worn out by old age, the scribe exchanged his time
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 21. In melius mutat, non mutans gaudia uitae. In melius mutat, non mutans gaudia uitae.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ta: m, pa: m, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
for the better without changing the joys of his life.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 22. Cumque diu corpus mordebant uiscera terrae, Cumque diu corpus mordebant uiscera terrae,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: c, pat: DSSS
And when the bowels of the earth had been eating his body for long,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 23. E tumulo placuit cineres releuare fraternos, E tumulo placuit cineres releuare fraternos,
DDDD

fs: 4\3, pat: DDDD, q: X
it was decided to raise from the grave this brother’s remains,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 24. Ossibus ac lotis compactae uiscere tumbae, Ossibus ac lotis compactae uiscere tumbae,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DSSS
and after the bones had been washed to put them in the inside of a fitted tomb,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 25. Condere quae sancti permansit marmora templi, Condere quae sancti permansit marmora templi,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: c, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
which stood on the marble floor of the blessed church.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 26. Ossa sacrata pii promuntur corpora patris, Ossa sacrata pii promuntur corpora patris,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: p, ta: p, pa: p, oa: p, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
The body of the holy father produced its sacred bones
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 27. Visceribus terrae fundo rapiuntur opimo. Visceribus terrae fundo rapiuntur opimo.
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, pa: f, pat: DSSD
from the bowels of the earth, and they were taken from the rich ground.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 28. Ossibus hinc lotis, portabant lintea munda Ossibus hinc lotis, portabant lintea munda
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: l, pa: l, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
After he bones had been washed, and clean cloths carried the remains were
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 29. Solis in adspectu exuuias, cum luce repente Solis in asspectu exuuias, cum luce repente
DSDS

caesura pattern: 3m? | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, e: h, pat: DSDS
Into the sight of the sun. Suddenly accompanied by light
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 30. Adueniunt uolucres geminae, quae lintea plantis Adueniunt uolucres geminae, quae lintea plantis
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DDDS
two birds approached and settled on the cloths with their claws.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 31. Contingunt: pariter uario permixta colore Contingunt: pariter uario permixta colore
SDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: cp, pa: cp, ma: Y, pat: SDDS
Their awe-inspiring backs shone, with various colours
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 32. Terga uerenda nitent; modulantes carmina rostris, Terga uerenda nitent; modulantes carmina rostris,
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DDDS
equally mingling in them. Modulating songs with their beaks,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 33. Concinuunt pulcre miranda ad gaudia cunctis; Concinuunt pulcre miranda ad gaudia cunctis;
DSSS

sa: 3\2, ta: c, oa: c, ma: c, ha: Y, h: ?, q: DSSS
they sang together beautifully, bringing wondrous joy to all,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 34. Insuper atque alis sancti caluaria uelant. Insuper atque alis sancti caluaria uelant.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, e: s, pat: DSSS
and on top of that they veiled the holy man’s skull with their wings.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 35. Sicque diem totam non cessant ossibus ipsae Sicque diem totam non cessant ossibus ipsae
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DSSS
In this way they did not cease for the whole day to provide this office
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 36. Officium praestare piis, et cantibus odas Officium praestare piis, et cantibus odas
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: p, pat: DSDS
to the pious bones, and to pour forth songs
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 37. Fundere perpulcris, donec absterserat omnem Fundere perpulcris, donec absterserat omnem
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pat: DSSS
with very lovely music, until sunlight had removed all moisture,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 38. Lux solis lympham, exuuiasque exsiccat ab undis. Lux solis lympham, exuuiasque exsiccat ab undis.
SSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m? | 4d?, fs: 1\2, pa: l, e: ?s, pat: SSDS
and dried out liquid from the remains.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 39. Tum frater quidam, media cum mortis in umbra, Tum frater quidam, media cum mortis in umbra,
SSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 1\2, pa: cm, ma: Y, pat: SSDS
Then, a certain brother, after he lay some time
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 40. Tempore nonnullo iacuit, sua corpora morbus Tempore nonnullo iacuit, sua corpora morbus
DSDD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DSDD
in the shadow of death, and disease consumed his body,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 41. Sorbuit, et nullum potuit commouere membrum, Sorbuit, et nullum potuit commouere membrum,
DSDS

fs: 4\2, pat: DSDS, q: X
and he was unable to move any part of his body,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 42. Excepto linguae plectro, quae uerba sonare Excepto linguae plectro, quae uerba sonare
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pat: SSSS
except for the plectrum of his tongue, and that could scarcely
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 43. Vix potuit, puero languens hinc talia fatur: Vix potuit, puero languens hinc talia fatur:
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: f, pa: fp, oa: f, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
sound out words. So, feeble as he was, he spoke to his servant as follows:
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 44. “Curre, rogoque patris memorare afferre lacertum, “Curre, rogoque patris memorare afferre lacertum,
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d?, fs: 6\3?, e: s, pat: DDDS
‘Run and take care to bring from the tomb the father’s arm ,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 45. Pingere quo Domini meruit iam mystica uerba, Pingere quo Domini meruit iam mystica uerba,
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: m, pa: m, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
with which he once deserved to decorate the Lord’s mystic words,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 46. Quo signante queam praesens uitare periclum, Quo signante queam praesens uitare periclum,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: p, pa: cp, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
so that by making a sign with it I can avoid the current danger,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 47. Vel saltem meritis sancti mea crimina Christus Vel saltem meritis sancti mea crimina Christus
SDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: c, pa: smc, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: SDSD
or at least Christ may deign to wash away my sins,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 48. Soluere dignetur, si addictus funera mortis Soluere dignetur, si addictus funera mortis
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: s, e: h, pat: DSSS
by the merits of the saint so that if I am condemned to deadly demise,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 49. Ingrediarque uiam merear conscendere uitae.” Ingrediarque uiam merear conscendere uitae.”
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: v, pa: v, oa: v, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
I may enter upon and deserve to ascend the path of life.’
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 50. Paruit ille, puerque ad lintea sancta cucurrit: Paruit ille, puerque ad lintea sancta cucurrit:
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2f | 4d, fs: 2\3, pa: p, oa: p, ma: Y, e: s, pat: DDSD
The servant obeyed and ran to the sacred cloths.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 51. Aufert inde, pium munusque apportat in ulnis. Aufert inde, pium munusque apportat in ulnis.
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d?, fs: 1\2, e: s, pat: SDSS
He brought back the blessed treasure gift, and carried it in his arms.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 52. Os capiti admotum morientis funera soluit, Os capiti ammotum morientis funera soluit,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m? | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, e: h, pat: DSDS
The bone, when placed in contact with the dying man’s head, prevented his demise
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 53. At medens aegrum curat uirtute superna. At medens aegrum curat uirtute superna.
SSSS

fs: 3\3, pat: SSSS, q: X
of, and relieved the sick man, and cured him by divine virtue.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 54. Continuo exsurgens, firmatus robore tanto, Continuo exsurgens, firmatus robore tanto,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m? | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, e: h, pat: DSSS
Straightaway he rose up, fortified with such great power,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 55. Vt medicum possit medicans portare medentem, Vt medicum possit medicans portare medentem,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: mp, ta: m, pa: mp, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
so that while being healed he was able to carry the healer healing him,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 56. Laetus et inde uolans rectorem ad lintea tollit, Laetus et inde uolans rectorem ad lintea tollit,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d?, fs: 3\2, ca: l, pa: l, oa: l, ma: Y, e: m, pat: DDSS
and rushing gladly from there he removed the one directing him towards the cloths,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 57. Atque Deo grates reddit pro munere tanto. Atque Deo grates reddit pro munere tanto.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DSSS
and rendered thanks to God for so great a gift.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 58. At cuneus fratrum numerum contractus in unum, At cuneus fratrum numerum contractus in unum,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, pa: c, pat: DSDS
And the company of brothers gathered into a single group
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 59. Ossa sacrata pii portat sub culmina templi. Ossa sacrata pii portat sub culmina templi.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: sp, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
and carried the sacred bones of the holy man under the roof of the church.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 60. Tum uolucres modulae immiscent se nubibus altis Tum uolucres modulae immiscent se nubibus altis
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m? | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, e: h, pat: DDSS
Then the musical birds mingled with the high clouds,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 61. Adspectusque hominum per tota tempora uitant. Asspectusque hominum per tota tempora uitant.
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2f? | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: t, pa: t, oa: t, ma: Y, e: s, pat: SDSS
and disappeared from men’s sight for all time.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 62. Cantibus interea cineres conduntur in almis Cantibus interea cineres conduntur in almis
DDDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, ta: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
Meanwhile, with songs the remains were hidden in the holy bowels
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 63. Visceribus thecae: gaudens sed spiritus alta Visceribus thecae: gaudens sed spiritus alta
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: s, pa: s, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
of a casket, but his spirit rejoices and now dwells
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 8 64. Iam super astra manet, Dominum per saecula laudans. Iam super astra manet, Dominum per saecula laudans.
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: s, pa: s, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
above the lofty stars, praising the Lord through the ages.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 9 1. Alter erat frater, Fridegils cognomine dictus, Alter erat frater, Fridegils cognomine dictus,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pa: f, pat: DSDS
There was another brother called Frithugils by name,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 9 2. Presbyter atque Deo pura cum mente sacerdos Presbyter atque Deo pura cum mente sacerdos
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pa: p, pat: DDSS
a priest, and a minister pure in heart to God.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 9 3. Munera mira parat: fumant altaria donis, Munera mira parat: fumant altaria donis,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pa: m, oa: m, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
He gave wondrous gifts: the altars smoked with magnificent gifts,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 9 4. Magnificisque uirum exaltant super astra beatum Magnificisque uirum exaltant super astra beatum
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m? | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, e: m, pat: DDSD
and they raised the blessed man above the stars.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 9 5. Hic doctrina simul factisque per omnia mirus, Hic doctrina simul factisque per omnia mirus,
SDSD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4f | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: SDSD
He was utterly remarkable for his teaching and likewise his deeds shone,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 9 6. Enituit magna meritorum gratia comptus. Enituit magna meritorum gratia comptus.
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: m, pat: DSDS
and shone forth adorned by the great grace of his merits.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 9 7. Talibus aucta uiris monachorum gaudia pollent, Talibus aucta uiris monachorum gaudia pollent,
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DDDS
The joy of the monks flourished, being increased by such men,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 9 8. Pastorisque boni uernantia uota uirescunt. Pastorisque boni uernantia uota uirescunt.
SDSD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, sa: v, ca: v, ta: v, pa: v, ma: Y, pat: SDSD
and the burgeoning prayers of the good shepherd grew strong.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 10 1. Mirificis fratrem liceat memorare loquelis, Mirificis fratrem liceat memorare loquelis,
DSDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: ml, pa: ml, ma: Y, pat: DSDD
Let me recall with wondrous tales a brother, who could tame
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 10 2. Ferrea qui domitans potuit formare metalla, Ferrea qui domitans potuit formare metalla,
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: f, pa: f, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
and shape iron metal. In various ways his cunning hammer
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 10 3. Diuersisque modis sapiens incude subactum Diuersisque modis sapiens incude subactum
SDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: s, pa: s, ma: Y, pat: SDDS
beat a path on the iron placed under it
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 10 4. Malleus in ferrum peditat stridente camino. Malleus in ferrum peditat stridente camino.
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, pat: DSDS
on the anvil, while the forge roared.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 10 5. Cuicuinus hic fuerat genitoris cura uocatus. Cuicuinus hic fuerat genitoris cura uocatus.
DDDS

ca: cf, pa: cf, ma: Y, pat: Q, q: X
Cwicwine was what this man had been called by his father’s care.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 10 6. Hunc Deus in uita meritorum gratia donat, Hunc Deus in uita meritorum gratia donat,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: d, pa: d, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
God endowed this man with the grace of his merits in life,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 10 7. Atque suis clarum magno redimiuit honore. Atque suis clarum magno redimiuit honore.
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, pat: DSSD
and redeemed with great honour the man famed among his people .
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 10 8. Crimina cuncta pius casto de corpore pellit, Crimina cuncta pius casto de corpore pellit,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: cp, ta: c, pa: cp, oa: cp, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
This pious man cast all sin from his chaste body,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 10 9. Viribus et totis Christi praecepta sategit Viribus et totis Christi praecepta sategit
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, pat: DSSS
and he took care to keep the teachings of Christ with all his powers,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 10 10. Corpore, mente, manu, et cunctis sensibus una Corpore, mente, manu, et cunctis sensibus una
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: cm, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
with body, mind, and hand, together with all his senses,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 10 11. Nocte dieque simul seruare; ad gaudia uera Nocte dieque simul seruare; ad gaudia uera
DDSS

caesura pattern: ‿ād | gā́udĭă uḗra | 2f | 3m | 4d?, sa: 3\2, oa: s, h: ?, q: DDSS
both night and day likewise. He burned for true joys,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 10 12. Aestuat, atque suum quaestum conquirere palmis Aestuat, atque suum quaestum conquirere palmis
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
and the gain he once sought for himself with his hands,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 10 13. Iam cupidus, tribuit miseris largitus egenis. Iam cupidus, tribuit miseris largitus egenis.
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, pat: DDDS
he now eagerly distributed generously to the needy poor.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 10 14. Quin totos semper perfert ieiunia soles, Quin totos semper perfert ieiunia soles,
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: s, pa: s, ma: Y, pat: SSSS
He was also always undertaking fasts for whole days,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 10 15. Sanctorum Domini ueluti sollemnia tricent, Sanctorum Domini ueluti sollemnia tricent,
SDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: s, pa: s, ma: Y, pat: SDDS
as if the solemnities of the Lord’s saints were occupying him.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 10 16. Nocturnas fratres sacris concentibus hymnos Nocturnas fratres sacris concentibus hymnos
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pat: SSSS
While the brothers celebrated the nocturnal hymns in sacred choirs,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 10 17. Dum celebrant, rursusque suas uisitare quietas Dum celebrant, rursusque suas uisitare quietas
DSDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSDD
and the brothers began again to return to their retirement,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 10 18. Incipiunt fratres, memoratus saepta sacelli Incipiunt fratres, memoratus saepta sacelli
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, sa: s, pa: s, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
the one we have mentioned kept to the confines of the church
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 10 19. Incoluitque, suis non parcit tundere membris Incoluitque, suis non parcit tundere membris
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DDSS
and did not refrain from beating the marble floor
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 10 20. Marmora, seque Deo diligenter mandat ad astra. Marmora, seque Deo diligenter mandat ad astra.
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 1\2, pa: md, oa: m, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
with his limbs, as he diligently commended himself to God and the stars.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 10 21. Et rursus fratres ueniunt cum lumine Phoebi, Et rursus fratres ueniunt cum lumine Phoebi,
SSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: f, ta: f, pa: f, ma: Y, pat: SSDS
And the brothers came again, with the light of the sun,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 10 22. Se precibus cupiunt Domino mandare profusis: Se precibus cupiunt Domino mandare profusis:
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: p, pa: p, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
and desired to commend themselves to God with plentiful prayers.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 10 23. Coetibus hic sanctis coniunctus dicere Psalmos Coetibus hic sanctis coniunctus dicere Psalmos
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: c, pat: DSSS
This man considered it sweet to be joined with holy bands
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 10 24. Dulce habuit, sese Domino commendat, et omnes Dulce habuit, sese Domino commendat, et omnes
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, pa: d, e: s, pat: DSDS
and say the psalms, commending himself them all to the Lord.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 10 25. Hinc matutinis completis quam bene Psalmis Hinc matutinis completis quam bene Psalmis
SSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\2, pa: c, pat: SSSS
Then, when the psalms of matins had been properly completed,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 10 26. Continuo insonuit percussis cudo metallis Continuo insonuit percussis cudo metallis
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m? | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: c, pa: c, oa: c, ma: Y, e: h, pat: DDSS
straightaway the hammer rang on the anvil as the metal was beaten,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 10 27. Malleus, et uacuas uolitans cum uerberat auras. Malleus, et uacuas uolitans cum uerberat auras.
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: v, ta: v, pa: v, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
and as flying it struck the empty air,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 10 28. Iam cenam fratrum peditans culdarios ornat. Iam cenam fratrum peditans culdarios ornat.
SSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: SSDS
he adorned the brothers’ supper-table by beating out a path on vessels.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 10 29. Talia dum sanctus quam multis gesserat annis, Talia dum sanctus quam multis gesserat annis,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DSSS
When the holy man had done such things for many years,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 10 30. Tandem promeruit, cuncto cessante labore, Tandem promeruit, cuncto cessante labore,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
at last that blessed brother, after all his labour was over,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 10 31. Ad requiem felix frater transire beatam. Ad requiem felix frater transire beatam.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, pa: f, pat: DSSS
deserved to pass over to blessed rest.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 10 32. Nam uires ualidi uexant dum corpore morbi, Nam uires ualidi uexant dum corpore morbi,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ta: v, pa: v, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
For when strong forces of sickness racked his body,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 10 33. Iam chorus e caelo ueniens cum luce coruscus Iam chorus e caelo ueniens cum luce coruscus
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: c, ta: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
a choir came from heaven shining with light
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 10 34. Pastoris cellam properat uisitare beati, Pastoris cellam properat uisitare beati,
SSDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, pa: p, pat: SSDD
and hastened to visit the cell of the blessed shepherd,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 10 35. Atque animam casto castam de corpore sumunt. Atque animam casto castam de corpore sumunt.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, ta: c, pa: c, ma: Y, e: s, pat: DSSS
and took up his chaste soul from his chaste body.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 10 36. Splenduit hic nimium, superans iam lumina solis, Splenduit hic nimium, superans iam lumina solis,
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: s, ta: s, pa: s, oa: s, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
It shone exceedingly, indeed surpassing the light of the sun,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 10 37. Cumque choro uolitans superas penetrauit in arces. Cumque choro uolitans superas penetrauit in arces.
DDDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, pa: c, pat: DDDD
and flying along with the choir it entered the citadels above.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 10 38. Aethuinus haec monachus dum cernit, dicere grates Aethuinus haec monachus dum cernit, dicere grates
DDSS

ca: d, pa: d, ma: Y, pat: Q, q: X
A monk, Æthwine, when he saw these things, and he began to give thanks,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 10 39. Incipit, atque animam Domino commendat in astra. Incipit, atque animam Domino commendat in astra.
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2f? | 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, e: s, pat: DDDS
and commended the soul to the Lord and the stars.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 10 40. Ergo ubi trans celsi conscendunt lumina solis, Ergo ubi trans celsi conscendunt lumina solis,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: c, e: h, pat: DSSS
So when the angelic hosts singing songs
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 10 41. Angelici cunei modulantes carmina, caelum Angelici cunei modulantes carmina, caelum
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: c, ca: c, ta: c, pa: c, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
rose above the light of the lofty sun,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 10 42. Clauditur extimplo! requiem captare perennem Clauditur extimplo! requiem captare perennem
DSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
suddenly the heavens were shut; the soul passed from here
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 10 43. Hinc anima ingreditur, castis immixta maniplis. Hinc anima ingreditur, castis immixta maniplis.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m? | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, e: ?, pat: DDSS
to receive eternal rest, mingled with chaste companies.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 1. Frater erat quidam sanctae sub regmine cellae, Frater erat quidam sanctae sub regmine cellae,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pa: cs, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
There was a certain brother under the rule of the holy monastery,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 2. Ad saeculum illustris, dictus cognomine Merchdeof, Ad saeculum illustris, dictus cognomine Merchdeof,
SSSS

pat: Q, q: X
well-known to the world, and called by the name of Merhtheof.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 3. Tempore cui quodam languor dum corpora uexat, Tempore cui quodam languor dum corpora uexat,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, ta: c, pa: c, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
Once, at a certain time, when sickness was afflicting his body,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 4. Degrediens mundo passus componit in aruis Degrediens mundo passus componit in aruis
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, pat: DSSS
he left from the world, and stayed his steps in lands
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 5. Non notis; pauido feruent penetralia cordis, Non notis; pauido feruent penetralia cordis,
SDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 5\2, ca: p, pa: np, ma: Y, pat: SDSD
unknown to him. The inner recesses of his heart seethed in the frightened man,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 6. Ac timor immensus quatiens uultusque minaces Ac timor immensus quatiens uultusque minaces
DSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, pat: DSDS
and immeasurable fear shook him and threatening faces
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 7. Per tenebras animam terrebant agmine spisso, Per tenebras animam terrebant agmine spisso,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: t, pat: DDSS
in dense array through the darkness terrified his mind,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 8. Diuersisque modis agitabant turbida flabra. Diuersisque modis agitabant turbida flabra.
SDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: SDDS
and rough gales disturbed him in various ways.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 9. Cumque diu trepidus per tristes ire phalanges Cumque diu trepidus per tristes ire phalanges
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pa: t, pat: DDSS
And when, long fearful, he was compelled to go through
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 10. Cogitur, en subito nitidis quae uultibus olli Cogitur, en subito nitidis quae uultibus olli
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: c, pat: DDDS
these dismal legions, behold suddenly men appeared to him
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 11. Apparuere uiri, tenero quos corpore natos Apparuere uiri, tenero quos corpore natos
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
with shining faces, and they were his sons, whom in their tender bodies sickness
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 12. Iam morbus quondam uitae detrusit ab oris Iam morbus quondam uitae detrusit ab oris
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, pat: SSSS
had previously driven from the shores of current life.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 13. Instantis, tinctos nuper, sed uita beata Instantis, tinctos nuper, sed uita beata
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pat: SSSS
Though recently stained, the blessed life had brought them
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 14. Albis indutos gremium protraxit in altum. Albis indutos gremium protraxit in altum.
SSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, pat: SSDS
dressed in white to the bosom above.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 15. His igitur uisis, animo constantior esse His igitur uisis, animo constantior esse
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pat: DSDS
So, having seen these things, he began to be more calm in his mind,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 16. Coeperat, et laetus pariter comitatus eosdem, Coeperat, et laetus pariter comitatus eosdem,
DSDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSDD
and happily accompanied them likewise, and proceeded
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 17. Ibat ad iudicium, Praetor quod maximus omni Ibat ad iudicium, Praetor quod maximus omni
DDSS

pat: Q, q: X
to the judgement, that the supreme Magistrate decrees
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 18. Egredienti animae discernit sedibus altis. Egredienti animae discernit sedibus altis.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f? | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, e: h, pat: DDSS
for every departing spirit from his lofty throne.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 19. Hunc genibus flexis rogitat pietate modesta, Hunc genibus flexis rogitat pietate modesta,
DSDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, pat: DSDD
It was Him on bended knees that he entreated with proper piety
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 20. Vt sibi non digno ueniam donaret. At ille Vt sibi non digno ueniam donaret. At ille
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, pa: d, pat: DSDS
to grant him forgiveness, though he was not deserving. But that one
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 21. Sedibus e summis respondens talia fatur: Sedibus e summis respondens talia fatur:
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: s, pat: DSSS
from the highest seat in answer, spoke as follows:
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 22. “Cum tu transgrediens postponas uerba maritae, “Cum tu transgrediens postponas uerba maritae,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pa: t, pat: SDSS
‘Since you have transgressed and put aside the words
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 23. Compactaeque fidem thalamos iterando fugasses, Compactaeque fidem thalamos iterando fugasses,
SDDD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: f, pa: f, ma: Y, pat: SDDD
to your wedded wife, and have put away your faith by marrying again,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 24. Cur tibi nunc ueniam; gelidae sub tempore mortis, Cur tibi nunc ueniam; gelidae sub tempore mortis,
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: t, pa: t, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
why do you ask here and now in the hour of chilly death
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 25. Hic tribui poscis, ueniae quo tempora non sunt?” Hic tribui poscis, ueniae quo tempora non sunt?”
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: t, pat: DSDS
for forgiveness to be granted you, when it is not the time for forgiveness?’
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 26. Ast pueri genibus flexis pietate uicissim Ast pueri genibus flexis pietate uicissim
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: pf, pa: pf, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
But the boys, on bended knees in piety, were in turn
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 27. Ad ueniam patris procerem uocitare parabant. Ad ueniam patris procerem uocitare parabant.
DSDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: vp, ta: p, pa: vp, ma: Y, pat: DSDD
prepared to calling upon the Lord for their father’s forgiveness.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 28. Ille sed immitis dominam uisitare iubebat, Ille sed immitis dominam uisitare iubebat,
DSDD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, pat: DSDD
But he was pitiless, and ordered him to visit his lady wife,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 29. Iudicioque suo ueniam uel sumere poenam. Iudicioque suo ueniam uel sumere poenam.
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: s, pa: sv, oa: s, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
and according to her judgement receive forgiveness or punishment.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 30. Coniugis ast pueri, pauido comitante marito, Coniugis ast pueri, pauido comitante marito,
DDDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: c, pa: cp, ma: Y, pat: DDDD
But the wife’s sons, with the fearful husband accompanying them,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 31. Iam trepidi nimium properant ad tecta maritae, Iam trepidi nimium properant ad tecta maritae,
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: t, pa: t, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
and themselves now exceedingly scared, hastened to the wife’s house.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 32. Candida quam multum celsis ad sidera muris, Candida quam multum celsis ad sidera muris,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: m, ta: c, pa: cm, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
How very bright-white it was, with lofty walls heading for the stairs,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 33. Montis in arce, piae monstrant cenacula nuptae. Montis in arce, piae monstrant cenacula nuptae.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pa: m, pat: DDSS
it was on a mountain top and revealed the upper room of that pious married wife.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 34. Ingreditur genitor natis comitantibus albis, Ingreditur genitor natis comitantibus albis,
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 5\2, pat: DDSD
The father entered with his sons in white accompanying him,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 35. Corruit et mulier, notos dum cernit ocellos, Corruit et mulier, notos dum cernit ocellos,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: c, pa: c, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
and the women collapsed when she saw the familiar faces,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 36. Eque domu mandat pellacem uertere gressus. Eque domu mandat pellacem uertere gressus.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DSSS
and demanded that the deceiver turn his steps from the house.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 37. In faciem sanctam ruitantes tempora nati, In faciem sanctam ruitantes tempora nati,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DSDS
Falling before her blessed face, the children drenched
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 38. Fletibus inmadidant; iram gemuere parentis; Fletibus immadidant; iram gemuere parentis;
DDSD

caesura pattern: | īrā́m | gĕmŭḗrĕ părḗntis, ca: 4\3, qc: DDSD
their cheeks with tears; they lamented their mother’s wrath,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 39. Obsecrant, “Mater, nobis miserere, precamur, Obsecrant, “Mater, nobis miserere, precamur,
SSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: m, pa: m, ma: Y, pat: SSSD
and begged her: ‘mother, have pity on us, please,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 40. Coniunctique tui, meritis sine, crimina solue.” Coniunctique tui, meritis sine, crimina solue.”
SDDD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: cs, pa: cs, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: SDDD
and forgive the sins of your husband, though he does not deserves it.’
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 41. Sedibus e summis, radianti lumine uibrans, Sedibus e summis, radianti lumine uibrans,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: s, pat: DSDS
From the highest seat, flashing with shining light,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 42. Vestibus aurigeris in toto corpore plena, Vestibus aurigeris in toto corpore plena,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DDSS
her whole body covered with gold-decked robes,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 43. Femina corripiens despexit facta mariti. Femina corripiens despexit facta mariti.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: f, pa: f, oa: f, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
the woman rebukingly reproached her husband’s deeds:
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 44. “Cur tu, stulte, fidem corruptus corpore, mente, “Cur tu, stulte, fidem corruptus corpore, mente,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, ta: c, pa: c, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
‘Why, you fool, corrupt in mind and body as to faith,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 45. Irrita uota gerens, copulam coniungere nuptus Irrita uota gerens, copulam coniungere nuptus
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
making empty vows, did you dare to conduct an affair while you were married,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 46. Ausus eras, thalamis maculans tua membra secundis, Ausus eras, thalamis maculans tua membra secundis,
DDDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: m, pa: tm, ma: Y, pat: DDDD
besmirching your limbs with a second marriage?
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 47. Foedera cum manibus Domini per nomina summi Foedera cum manibus Domini per nomina summi
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DDDS
Both of us made an agreement and confirmed it with our hands ,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 48. Ante diem mortis firmando gessit uterque, Ante diem mortis firmando gessit uterque,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pat: DSSS
before the day of death in the name of the highest Lord,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 49. Post mortem alterius maneat quod criminis expers?” Post mortem alterius maneat quod criminis expers?”
SDDS

caesura pattern: 2m? | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pa: mc, ma: Y, e: m, pat: SDDS
that we would remain free from sin after the other one’s death.’
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 50. Obstruso tacuit non laeti pectoris ore Obstruso tacuit non laeti pectoris ore
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: SDSS
The husband was silent with the uncomprehending face of the unhappy at heart,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 51. Vir, pauidusque ruens confestim lingere terram Vir, pauidusque ruens coffestim lingere terram
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DDSS
and at once, collapsing in fear, began to bite the dust,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 52. Incipit, et faciem perfundit fletibus omnem. Incipit, et faciem perfundit fletibus omnem.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: f, pa: f, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
and drenched his whole face with tears.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 53. Illa sed ingeminans, connexum carceris umbras Illa sed ingeminans, connexum carceris umbras
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
But she repeated herself, and ordered her wedded husband
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 54. Iussit adire uirum, donec iam crimina cuncta Iussit adire uirum, donec iam crimina cuncta
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: c, pa: jc, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
to go to the prison shades, until, after being swallowed up
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 55. Flammis obsorptus nimium persoluit in atris. Flammis obsorptus nimium persoluit in atris.
SSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, pat: SSDS
in dark flames, he should then pay exceedingly for all his sins.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 56. Plantis at strati ruitabant pignora matris, Plantis at strati ruitabant pignora matris,
SSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: p, pa: p, oa: p, ma: Y, pat: SSDS
The children collapsed flat out at their mother’s feet,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 57. Perque Dei nomen, rogitant, “Miserere, precamur, Perque Dei nomen, rogitant, “Miserere, precamur,
DSDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: p, pa: p, ma: Y, pat: DSDD
and begged her in the name of God: ‘have pity, we pray,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 58. Vel saltim liceat corpus uisitare marito, Vel saltim liceat corpus uisitare marito,
SDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: v, pa: v, ma: Y, pat: SDSD
or at least that your husband be allowed to return to the body,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 59. Soluere sicque sua mereatur crimina uiuens.” Soluere sicque sua mereatur crimina uiuens.”
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ta: s, pa: s, oa: s, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
and in this way, while living, let him deserve to discharge his sins.’
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 60. Mentibus laxatis genetrix consentit, amata Mentibus laxatis genetrix consentit, amata
DSDS

pat: Q, q: X
With her mind made lenient, their mother agreed with diminished anger,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 61. Pignora quod patrem possint adducere corpus, Pignora quod patrem possint adducere corpus,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: c, ta: p, pa: pc, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
that her beloved children might be able to lead their father to the body
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 62. Cautius hincque suam monuit procernere uitam, Cautius hincque suam monuit procernere uitam,
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pat: DDDS
and she urged him to order his life more cautiously henceforth,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 63. Ne rursum adueniens pro culpis praecipitetur Ne rursum adueniens pro culpis praecipitetur
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m? | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\5, ca: p, pa: p, ma: Y, e: m, pat: SDSS
lest he should come again and be cast headlong into the darkness ,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 64. In tenebras, quo stridor erit fletusque perennis. In tenebras, quo stridor erit fletusque perennis.
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m, fs: 3\3, pat: DSDS
for his sins, where they will be gnashing and everlasting weeping.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 65. Hinc iterum adductus, natis comitantibus almis, Hinc iterum adductus, natis comitantibus almis,
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m? | 3m | 4m, fs: 5\2, e: m, pat: DSSD
He was led away from there again in the company of those blessed children,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 66. Peruenit ad corpus, cunctis mirantibus illum Peruenit ad corpus, cunctis mirantibus illum
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pa: c, pat: DSSS
and came into the body, while everyone was amazed that he should
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 67. Viuere post mortem: mortis sed uersus ab oris Viuere post mortem: mortis sed uersus ab oris
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 1\2, pa: vm, oa: v, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
live after death; but, having turned back from the shores of death,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 68. Viuere iam Christo sensu praediscit acuto, Viuere iam Christo sensu praediscit acuto,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, pat: DSSS
he learned to live again in Christ with keen intelligence,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 69. Et cautus monstrat cunctis se cernere uita Et cautus monstrat cunctis se cernere uita
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, ta: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: SSSS
and being cautious, he showed to everyone that in this life
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 70. Poenas horrificas, carnis si lingua taceret. Poenas horrificas, carnis si lingua taceret.
SDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pat: SDSS
he saw horrifying punishments, even if his bodily tongue was silent.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 71. Cumque suis medicans frater cataplasma salutis Cumque suis medicans frater cataplasma salutis
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: cs, pa: cs, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
And when the brother treating them made a healing poultice
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 72. Vulneribus fecit, purgatus corpora linquit, Vulneribus fecit, purgatus corpora linquit,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: f, pat: DSSS
for his wounds, he abandoned his body having been cleansed,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 73. Atque suae comptus sponsae penetralia comptae Atque suae comptus sponsae penetralia comptae
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 5\2, ca: c, pa: sc, ma: Y, pat: DSSD
and it is believed that being glorified he had happily deserved to visit
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 11 74. Creditur ut laetus meruisset uisere compta. Creditur ut laetus meruisset uisere compta.
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pa: c, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
the glorified inner chambers of his glorified bride.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 12 1. Cumque diu cellam memoratus pastor haberet Cumque diu cellam memoratus pastor haberet
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pa: c, pat: DSDS
And when the shepherd previously mentioned had held the cell long,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 12 2. Nobilis eloquio, et cunctis uenerandus in actis, Nobilis eloquio, et cunctis uenerandus in actis,
DDSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, e: ?, pat: DDSD
being noble in speech and venerable in all deeds,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 12 3. Tempore tum plenus linquit consortia carnis, Tempore tum plenus linquit consortia carnis,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, sa: c, pa: tc, oa: t, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
being at that time full of time, he abandoned the fellowship of the flesh,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 12 4. Ingrediturque sui felix ad gaudia Christi. Ingrediturque sui felix ad gaudia Christi.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DDSS
and blessedly entered into the joys of his Christ.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 12 5. Tum fraterna cohors uenerandi membra parentis Tum fraterna cohors uenerandi membra parentis
SDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pa: f, pat: SDDS
Then the host of brothers placed the limbs of their venerable father
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 12 6. Culmine sub templi digno posuere sepulcro, Culmine sub templi digno posuere sepulcro,
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: s, pa: s, ma: Y, pat: DSSD
in a fitting tomb under the roof of the church,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 12 7. Atque animam Domino immensis cum fletibus alto Atque animam Domino immensis cum fletibus alto
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m? | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, e: sh, pat: DDSS
and with immeasurable weeping and after pouring forth duly consecrated prayers
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 12 8. Iam precibus fusis commendant rite sacratis. Iam precibus fusis commendant rite sacratis.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pat: DSSS
they then commended his soul to the Lord on high.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 13 1. Eorpuinus hunc sequitur commissi pastor ouilis, Eorpuinus hunc sequitur commissi pastor ouilis,
DDSS

pat: Q, q: X
Eorpwine followed him as shepherd of the fold entrusted.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 13 2. Presbyter egregius, uitae studiosus amator, Presbyter egregius, uitae studiosus amator,
DDSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, pat: DDSD
He was an outstanding priest, a diligent lover of [monastic] life,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 13 3. Sensibus et prudens, et cuncto strenuus actu Sensibus et prudens, et cuncto strenuus actu
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: s, pa: s, oa: s, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
prudent in his thoughts, and vigorous in every deed.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 13 4. Diuitias tribuit laxato mentis opimo Diuitias tribuit laxato mentis opimo
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pat: DDSS
He distributed riches to the monks, when ghastly starvation afflicted them,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 13 5. Iam gremio monachis, quos lurida inedia pressit, Iam gremio monachis, quos lurida inedia pressit,
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d?, fs: 6\2?, e: ?, pat: DDSD
by opening up the rich inner recesses of his mind,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 13 6. Inque modum mirum dispersae ad praemia certa Inque modum mirum dispersae ad praemia certa
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d?, fs: 3\2, pa: m, e: h, pat: DSSS
and those riches, dispersed for certain rewards, grew
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 13 7. Diuitiae crescunt: cumulat reuerentia Christi Diuitiae crescunt: cumulat reuerentia Christi
DSDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 5\2, ca: c, ta: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSDD
in a marvellous manner: reverence for Christ piled up
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 13 8. Munera sparsa sibi per cunctae tempora uitae. Munera sparsa sibi per cunctae tempora uitae.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: s, pat: DDSS
gifts scattered by him throughout the whole time of his life.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 13 9. Largus erat miseris, nimium sibi parcus in omni Largus erat miseris, nimium sibi parcus in omni
DDDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 1\2, pat: DDDD
He was generous to the wretched, but exceedingly sparing to himself
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 13 10. Victu: namque escis pascebat corpora siccis: Victu: namque escis pascebat corpora siccis:
SSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, e: s, pat: SSSS
in all sustenance, since he nourished his body on dry food.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 13 11. Triuerat hic soles, nullamque assumpserat escam, Triuerat hic soles, nullamque assumpserat escam,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d?, fs: 6\2?, e: s, pat: DSSS
This man spent all his days, without his breast receiving any food,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 13 12. Ieiunium referens uolitanti lumine pectus. Ieiunium referens uolitanti lumine pectus.
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DDDS
but maintaining its fast as the light sped by.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 13 13. Nec mirum excellens faciat si talia princeps, Nec mirum excellens faciat si talia princeps,
SSDS

caesura pattern: 2m? | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, e: m, pat: SSDS
It is no wonder, if an excellent leader should do such things,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 13 14. Dum maiora boni paterent hi seque minores, Dum maiora boni paterent hi seque minores,
SDDS

fs: 2\3, ca: m, pa: m, ma: Y, pat: SDDS, q: X
when his fine subordinates were demonstrating greater things
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 13 15. Atque dies multas certant ieiunia Christo Atque dies multas certant ieiunia Christo
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
and for many days strove to render fasting unto Christ,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 13 16. Reddere, ne mentes fallax eluderet astu Reddere, ne mentes fallax eluderet astu
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pat: DSSS
so that the deceptive enemy should not evade
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 13 17. Incautas hostis. Subitae uirtutis honore Incautas hostis. Subitae uirtutis honore
SSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: h, pa: h, ma: Y, pat: SSDS
their careless minds through cunning. Too often through fear of the sacred group,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 13 18. Saepius ipse fugit, sacrae formidine plebis; Saepius ipse fugit, sacrae formidine plebis;
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: f, pa: sf, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
and that [enemy] fled through esteem for their unexpected virtue.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 13 19. Bella nefanda sinunt populo certante fideli; Bella nefanda sinunt populo certante fideli;
DDDS

sa: 3\3, q: DDDS
There submitted to dreadful battles, with faithful people fighting.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 13 20. Auxilium praestans Christus concertat ab arce, Auxilium praestans Christus concertat ab arce,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, pa: c, pat: DSSS
Christ fought alongside them, offering help from his citadel,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 13 21. Inde Deo lecti celsum rapuere triumphum, Inde Deo lecti celsum rapuere triumphum,
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, pat: DSSD
and so those chosen for God snatched a lofty victory,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 13 22. Praecipitesque fugam nigrae sumpsere phalanges. Praecipitesque fugam nigrae sumpsere phalanges.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: f, pa: f, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
and the dark hosts took to headlong flight.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 13 23. Pastor ut iste pius compleuit in ordine tempus, Pastor ut iste pius compleuit in ordine tempus,
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4f | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: p, oa: p, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
When this pious shepherd completed his time in turn,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 13 24. Germano meruit condigno linquere sedem. Germano meruit condigno linquere sedem.
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: SDSS
he was entitled to leave the monastery to his equally worthy brother.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 13 25. Aldwinus hic fuerat carnali nomine dictus. Alduuinus hic fuerat carnali nomine dictus.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DDSS
The latter was called Aldwine by his earthly name.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 13 26. Moribus hic uerax et uerbis omnibus exstat; Moribus hic uerax et uerbis omnibus exstat;
DSSS

sa: 3\2, oa: v, q: DSSS
He stood out as true in his way of life and in all he said;
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 13 27. Signifer est clarus, subiectos uocibus hortans, Signifer est clarus, subiectos uocibus hortans,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: s, pat: DSSS
he was a splendid standard-bearer, encouraging his followers with his words,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 13 28. Vt sua uota pii trans aethera principes signent. Vt sua uota pii trans aethera principes signent.
DDSD

ca: sp, pa: sp, ma: Y, pat: Q, q: X
so that the pious princes beyond the ether should note his prayers.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 14 1. Quartus adest pastor praeclaro nomine Sigbald, Quartus adest pastor praeclaro nomine Sigbald,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: p, pat: DSSS
The fourth shepherd was a priest of a very famous name, Sigbald.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 14 2. Presbyter; hic cellam multis donaribus auxit, Presbyter; hic cellam multis donaribus auxit,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pat: DSSS
He enriched the cell with many endowments,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 14 3. Atque Deo dignam studiosus condidit aulam. Atque Deo dignam studiosus condidit aulam.
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: d, pat: DSDS
and in zealously built a church worthy of God.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 14 4. Haec est illa domus, quam Mater Numinis alti Haec est illa domus, quam Mater Numinis alti
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: SDSS
This is the very house which the Mother of the high divinity
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 14 5. Incolitans seruat uasti sub culmine caeli. Incolitans seruat uasti sub culmine caeli.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: c, pa: sc, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
inhabits and protects beneath the summit of the expansive sky.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 14 6. Cui compacta nitet praepulcris mensa tabellis, Cui compacta nitet praepulcris mensa tabellis,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pa: c, pat: SDSS
Dedicated to her there is an altar, that shines with very lovely painted panels,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 14 7. Porticus in medio, sancti quam fronde coronant, Porticus in medio, sancti quam fronde coronant,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
in the midst of a portico, and the holy men crown it with foliage
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 14 8. Dum buxis claudunt pretiosae munera uite. Dum buxis claudunt pretiosae munera uite.
SSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: SSDS
when they enclose in the pyx the gifts of precious life.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 14 9. Occidua nitidi splendent in parte ministri, Occidua nitidi splendent in parte ministri,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pat: DDSS
On the west side there gleam glittering ministers
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 14 10. Qui modulis culmen caeli concentibus ornant. Qui modulis culmen caeli concentibus ornant.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: c, ta: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
who adorn the height of heaven with modulating melody.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 14 11. Omnes ast sancti medii pauimenta sacelli, Omnes ast sancti medii pauimenta sacelli,
SSDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: s, pa: s, ma: Y, pat: SSDD
Moreover, all the saints inhabit and protect the floor
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 14 12. Seruantes colitant per tempora cuncta, maniplis Seruantes colitant per tempora cuncta, maniplis
SDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: SDSD
of the midst of the church, at all times, and in countless troops,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 14 13. Innumeris iungunt, uocitati ad uota piorum, Innumeris iungunt, uocitati ad uota piorum,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d?, fs: 2\3, ca: v, pa: v, ma: Y, e: h, pat: DSDS
they descend like snow when summoned to the prayers of the pious,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 14 14. Quos meritis capiunt semper defendere sanctis, Quos meritis capiunt semper defendere sanctis,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: s, pa: cs, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
whom they always undertake to defend by their sacred merits,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 14 15. Si uitae ad palmam certant properare fideles. Si uitae ad palmam certant properare fideles.
SSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: fp, pa: fp, ma: Y, e: h, pat: SSSD
if they strive faithfully to battle for the palm of life.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 14 16. Cetera per templum numeret quis lumina cuncta, Cetera per templum numeret quis lumina cuncta,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, ta: c, pa: c, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
Who could tally up all the other lights throughout that church,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 14 17. Quae temploque polo rutilant per gaudia uera? Quae temploque polo rutilant per gaudia uera?
SDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: p, pat: SDDS
which shimmer in the church and in the sky for true delight?
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 14 18. Presbyter isto Deo concessit plurima dona; Presbyter isto Deo concessit plurima dona;
DDSS

sa: 3\2, ta: pd, oa: pd, ma: pd, ha: Y, q: DDSS
This priest granted very many gifts to God.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 14 19. Aureus ille calix gemmis splendescit opertus, Aureus ille calix gemmis splendescit opertus,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, pat: DDSS
That golden chalice, gleams, covered with gems,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 14 20. Argentique nitens constat fabricatus in altis, Argentique nitens constat fabricatus in altis,
SDSD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, pat: SDSD
and shines on high, standing constructed of silver,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 14 21. Quem dedit ille pius magnae genitricis ad aulam. Quem dedit ille pius magnae genitricis ad aulam.
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, pat: DDSD
and that pious man gave it to the church of the great mother.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 14 22. Plumbea sarta tegunt casae cum culmina summae. Plumbea sarta tegunt casae cum culmina summae.
DDSS

fs: 3\2, ca: sc, ta: c, pa: sc, oa: s, ma: Y, pat: DDSS, q: X
While lead plates cover the top of the lofty church-building,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 14 23. Nec minus ex cipro sonitant ad gaudia fratrum Nec minus ex cipro sonitant ad gaudia fratrum
DSDS

fs: 3\2, pat: DSDS, q: X
and no less do brazen vessels of copper resound
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 14 24. Aenea uasa, cauis crepitant quis pendula sistris. Aenea uasa, cauis crepitant quis pendula sistris.
DDDS

fs: 3\2, ta: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: DDDS, q: X
to the delight of the brothers, with their clappers ringing on hollow sounding-plates.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 14 25. Hoc templum ingrediens dum pura mente sacerdos Hoc templum ingrediens dum pura mente sacerdos
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m? | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, e: m, pat: SDSS
When Sigbald, the priest with pure mind, was preparing
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 14 26. Iam missas celebrans Sigbald uisitare parabat, Iam missas celebrans Sigbald uisitare parabat,
SDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, pat: SDSD
to enter this church to celebrate the mass,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 14 27. Fontibus e calidis salsae decurrere guttae Fontibus e calidis salsae decurrere guttae
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pat: DDSS
salt tears began to flow in warm streams,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 14 28. Incipiunt, Christi magnus quas excitat ardor Incipiunt, Christi magnus quas excitat ardor
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: c, pat: DSSS
which his great passion for Christ aroused
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 14 29. Pectore de puro; trepidant nec guttura cantu. Pectore de puro; trepidant nec guttura cantu.
DSDS

caesura pattern: | trĕpĭdā́nt | nēc | gū́ttŭră cā́ntu. | 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4d, sa: 3\2, oa: p, q: DSDS
from his pure heart, and his throat did not hold back from song.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 14 30. Sanctam cumque diem sacrauit, uirgo Maria Sanctam cumque diem sacrauit, uirgo Maria
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pa: s, pat: SDSS
And when the Virgin Mary blessed the holy day
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 14 31. Qua uolitans caelos meruit penetrare per altos, Qua uolitans caelos meruit penetrare per altos,
DSDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, ca: p, pa: cp, ma: Y, pat: DSDD
on which she rose up and was worthy to penetrate the lofty skies,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 14 32. Vel qua praesenti generata redditur orbi, Vel qua praesenti generata redditur orbi,
SSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: SSDS
or that on which she was born and bestowed upon the present world,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 14 33. Vel qua praepulcrae susceptat gaudia uitae, Vel qua praepulcrae susceptat gaudia uitae,
SSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: v, pa: v, oa: v, ma: Y, pat: SSSS
or that on which she received the joys of the very beautiful life,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 14 34. Vel qua celsithronum meruit generare Tonantem, Vel qua celsithronum meruit generare Tonantem,
SDDD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, pa: c, pat: SDDD
or that on which she was worthy to bear the high-throned Thunderer,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 14 35. Vel quacumque die, cum templi festa coruscant, Vel quacumque die, cum templi festa coruscant,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: fc, ta: c, pa: fc, oa: f, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
or on whatever day the feast-days of the church shine forth,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 14 36. Omnibus his laetus nimium per gaudia sancta Omnibus his laetus nimium per gaudia sancta
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DSDS
on all these occasions, exceedingly glad through holy joy,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 14 37. Aurea dulcisonae restaurat munera mentis: Aurea dulcisonae restaurat munera mentis:
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: m, pa: m, oa: m, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
he restored the golden gifts of his melodious mind:
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 14 38. Ac fratres precibus mulcet, sollemnia festa Ac fratres precibus mulcet, sollemnia festa
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: f, pa: f, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
and he charmed the monks with prayers to celebrate
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 14 39. Ad laetos celebrare piae Genitricis honores. Ad laetos celebrare piae Genitricis honores.
SDDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m, fs: 4\3, pat: SDDD
solemn feast-days gladly honouring the holy mother.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 14 40. Presbyter hic doctus, dum longo tempore felix Presbyter hic doctus, dum longo tempore felix
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: d, pat: DSSS
This learned priest, having been blessed for a long time
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 14 41. Talia per cellam meruit iam facta nouare, Talia per cellam meruit iam facta nouare,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pat: DSDS
was worthy to repeat such acts in the monastery,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 14 42. Clausit iter saecli, transductus ad atria uitae. Clausit iter saecli, transductus ad atria uitae.
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4f | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DSSD
ended his journey in the world and was led over to the halls of life.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 15 1. Post quem germanus praemitis regmina cellae Post quem germanus praemitis regmina cellae
SSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pa: pc, ma: Y, pat: SSSS
After him, his very gentle brother took up the rule of the monastery
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 15 2. Sigwinus, alterius, sumpsit cognomine dictus. Siguuinus, alterius, sumpsit cognomine dictus.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pa: s, pat: DDSS
and the other brother’s name was called Sigwine.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 15 3. Dapsilis hic nimium minimis magnisque per omnem Dapsilis hic nimium minimis magnisque per omnem
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, pa: m, pat: DDDS
He stood out as exceedingly generous throughout his life
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 15 4. Exstiterat uitam; miseris largitur egenis; Exstiterat uitam; miseris largitur egenis;
DSDS

caesura pattern: | mĭsĕrī́s | lārgī́tŭr ĕgḗnis, fs: 4m, ca: 3\3, qc: DSDS
to the least and the mightiest; he was generous to needy wretches.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 15 5. Diuitias tribuit, Dominus quas auxerat altus. Diuitias tribuit, Dominus quas auxerat altus.
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: d, pat: DDDS
He gave away the wealth which the lofty Lord had increased.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 15 6. Viderat hunc quidam tetrae sub tempora noctis, Viderat hunc quidam tetrae sub tempora noctis,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: t, pa: t, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
Somebody saw him in the hours of the dark night,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 15 7. Vestibus insolitis indutum; tradere dona Vestibus insolitis indutum; tradere dona
DDSS

caesura pattern: | trā́dĕrĕ dṓna | 3m | 4d, sa: 3\2, q: DDSS
dressed in unaccustomed clothes, giving gifts
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 15 8. Pauperibus miseris, nimium qui frigida membra Pauperibus miseris, nimium qui frigida membra
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: m, pa: m, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
to the poor wretches who, shut out of the gates,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 15 9. Exclusi portis calefacta illudere ponunt. Exclusi portis calefacta illudere ponunt.
SSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d?, fs: 7\2?, ca: p, pa: p, ma: Y, e: ?, pat: SSDS
laid their exceedingly cold limbs to get warm in the rubbish.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 15 10. Cumque pius tribuit radiantis dona metalli, Cumque pius tribuit radiantis dona metalli,
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pat: DDDS
And when the pious man distributed gifts of shining metal,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 15 11. Praecipit obsecrans summi per regna Tonantis, Praecipit obsecrans summi per regna Tonantis,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pa: p, pat: DSSS
he begged and entreated them in the name of the kingdom of the most high Thunderer,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 15 12. Quatenus haec nulli cunctae per tempora uitae Quatenus haec nulli cunctae per tempora uitae
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: c, pat: DSSS
that throughout their whole life-time they would tell no one these things,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 15 13. Dicant; ast miseri testantur dicere nunquam, Dicant; ast miseri testantur dicere nunquam,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: d, pa: d, oa: d, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
and the wretches undertook never to tell,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 15 14. Ex quo praesentis maneat sub tempore uitae. Ex quo praesentis maneat sub tempore uitae.
SSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: SSDS
for whatever time remained of the present life.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 15 15. Hoc cernens frater, tenebris cumulantibus arua Hoc cernens frater, tenebris cumulantibus arua
SSDD

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A brother, seeing these things, hid in the darkness gathering over the land,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 15 16. Delituit, fugiensque semel non talia putat Delituit, fugiensque semel non talia putat
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fs: 3\2, pat: DDDS, q: X
and fleeing, at one time thought that such things had not happened,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 15 17. Esse semel, poterit quanquam iam cernere uisus. Esse semel, poterit quanquam iam cernere uisus.
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although at another he could certainly see what he had seen.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 15 18. Cumque suis largus semper tribuisset amatis Cumque suis largus semper tribuisset amatis
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While the generous one always distributed to beloved ones,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 15 19. Diuitiae crescunt diuersa in parte locorum, Diuitiae crescunt diuersa in parte locorum,
DSSS

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wealth increased in every part of the place,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 15 20. Ac segetes spisso cumulantur germine cultae: Ac segetes spisso cumulantur germine cultae:
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and the cultivated crops piled up with plentiful shoots,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 15 21. Ac pecus omnigenum, pastoris munere demptum, Ac pecus omnigenum, pastoris munere demptum,
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and all kinds of livestock, taken from the shepherd’s donation,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 15 22. In numero damnum gregibus desumere nescit. In numero damnum gregibus desumere nescit.
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could not cause a loss in number to the flocks.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 15 23. Dum ueneranda Dei sanctorum festa redirent Dum ueneranda Dei sanctorum festa redirent
DDSS

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When the venerable feast-days of God’s saints came round again,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 15 24. Classibus in geminis subter testudine templi Classibus in geminis subter testudine templi
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and when he sang psalm-verses placed among the brothers,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 15 25. Fratribus immixtus Psalmorum concinat odas; Fratribus immixtus Psalmorum concinat odas;
DSSS

sa: 3\2, q: DSSS
between twin choirs beneath the church-roof
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 15 26. Dulcisona antiphonae modulantur carmina fusae. Dulcisona antiphonae modulantur carmina fusae.
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they sang together the sweet-sounding music of the fluid antiphon.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 15 27. Ast lector, melos uoce articulata resultans, Ast lector, melos uoce articulata resultans,
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And the lector, a man very learned in books, sang fluent melodies
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 15 28. Praedoctus biblis ad gaudia magna refundit. Praedoctus biblis ad gaudia magna refundit.
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resounding in an articulate voice to great delight.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 15 29. Cumque die ducto missarum cantica complent, Cumque die ducto missarum cantica complent,
DSSS

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And when, as the day drew on, they completed the singing of mass,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 15 30. Fratres concordi comitantur carmine patrem Fratres concordi comitantur carmine patrem
SSDS

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the brothers accompanied their spiritual father to the altar-table
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 15 31. Ad mensam; nullus poterit tum dicere digne Ad mensam; nullus poterit tum dicere digne
SSDS

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with harmonious song; at that time, no one could suitably say
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 15 32. Quem studiose epulis cupiat sollemnia sancta, Quem studiose epulis cupiat sollemnia sancta,
DDDS

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how zealously he desired to celebrate the sacred solemnities of the Eucharist
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 15 33. Cum celebrare suis laetetur clerus in urbe, Cum celebrare suis laetetur clerus in urbe,
DDSS

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alongside his own folk, as the clergy grew glad in the monastery:
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 15 34. Atque domum quatitans clamoso carmine complent. Atque domum quatitans clamoso carmine complent.
DDSS

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as, making the building reverberate, they filled it with booming song.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 16 1. Tempore quo lector praeclarus gaudia digna Tempore quo lector praeclarus gaudia digna
DSSS

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At that time, a famous lector called Hyglac by name
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 16 2. Accumulat patris, Hyglacus nomine dictus, Accumulat patris, Hyglacus nomine dictus,
DSSS

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piled up the worthy joys of the father,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 16 3. De quo iamdudum perstrinxi pauca relatu, De quo iamdudum perstrinxi pauca relatu,
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Concerning whom I previously touched upon a few things in my account,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 16 4. Anglorum de gente pios dum carmine quosdam Anglorum de gente pios dum carmine quosdam
SSDS

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when I once sang about certain pious men of English race in song,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 16 5. Iam cecini indoctus, uilisque per omnia scriptor, Iam cecini indoctus, uilisque per omnia scriptor,
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m? | 3m | 4f | 4d, fs: 3\2, e: h, pat: DSSD
unlearned as I am and a lowly writer in all respects.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 16 6. Quae si quis cupiat cum gnaro noscere corde, Quae si quis cupiat cum gnaro noscere corde,
SDSS

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If anyone desires to know these things with a wise mind,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 16 7. Currat, et haec sitiens se algosis mergat in undis, Currat, et haec sitiens se algosis mergat in undis,
DDSS

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let him dash thirsting for them, and submerge himself in the seaweedy waves,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 16 8. Littera quo docti non docte carmina patris Littera quo docti non docte carmina patris
DSSS

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where the letter glorifies the learned father, in no learned way,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 16 9. Pompat et aggreditur, poterit quod dicere digne. Pompat et aggreditur, poterit quod dicere digne.
DDDS

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and attempts what it is able worthily to say.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 16 10. Hos tantum uersus praesens mihi chartula signat, Hos tantum uersus praesens mihi chartula signat,
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caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: SSSD
Let my present little document single out these verses:
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 16 11. Quod mensam digitis Dominus circumdedit almam, Quod mensam digitis Dominus circumdedit almam,
SDDS

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when this lord took the sacred altar in his fingers,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 16 12. Inque caput sancti peditat benedictio larga, Inque caput sancti peditat benedictio larga,
DSDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 5\2, pat: DSDD
a generous blessing came upon the head of the holy man,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 16 13. Nec oculis cernens, cernit de pectore gnaro; Nec oculis cernens, cernit de pectore gnaro;
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: c, pat: DSSS
and unseeing with his eyes, he saw from his wise heart.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 16 14. Spiritus atque pios, carnis fraudatus ocellis, Spiritus atque pios, carnis fraudatus ocellis,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, pat: DDSS
Blessed spirits and black ones too he, who was robbed
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 16 15. Necnon atque nigros mentis prospexit ocellis, Necnon atque nigros mentis prospexit ocellis,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, pa: n, pat: SDSS
of the eyes of the flesh, understood with the eyes of the mind.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 16 16. Hunc iterum manibus praecelsum cingere Regem Hunc iterum manibus praecelsum cingere Regem
DDSS

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Moreover, a certain confessor among the English, when in ecstasy of mind,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 16 17. Viderat, atque animam fulgentem lumine solis, Viderat, atque animam fulgentem lumine solis,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f? | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: f, e: s, pat: DDSS
saw the most lofty king take this man in his arms,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 16 18. Mentis in excessu, quidam confessor in Anglis. Mentis in excessu, quidam coffessor in Anglis.
DSSS

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and his spirit shining in the light of the sun.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 16 19. Quae si quis cupiat diligenter scire per orbem, Quae si quis cupiat diligenter scire per orbem,
SDDS

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If anyone in the world should desire diligently to know these things,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 16 20. Praedictas quaerens iam nunc se mergat in undas. Praedictas quaerens iam nunc se mergat in undas.
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 1\2, pat: SSSS
let him seek now to submerge himself in the waves we have spoken of already.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 17 1. Presbyteros monachos, fratrum reliquamque cohortem, Presbyteros monachos, fratrum reliquamque cohortem,
DDSD

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The priests and the monks and the rest of the band of brothers,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 17 2. Quos me non dignum paruis concessit in annis Quos me non dignum paruis concessit in annis
SSSS

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whom the all-powerful Father granted to me in early years,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 17 3. Omnipotens genitor per cellae moenia sanctae Omnipotens genitor per cellae moenia sanctae
DDSS

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unworthy as I was, to see within the walls of the blessed cell,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 17 4. Cernere, quos miris commirans actibus ipse Cernere, quos miris commirans actibus ipse
DSSS

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and whom I myself, wondering at them in their wondrous deeds,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 17 5. Enituisse suo confirmo tempore certe; Enituisse suo coffirmo tempore certe;
DDSS

sa: 3\2, ta: c, oa: c, ha: Y, q: DDSS
certainly confirm to have been brilliant in their time,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 17 6. Quos si, peccatis famulis, imitare negauit, Quos si, peccatis famulis, imitare negauit,
SSDD

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whom if the poet still singing refused to imitate while sins were his servants:
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 17 7. Vatis adhuc modulans tandem iam credo futurum Vatis adhuc modulans tandem iam credo futurum
DDSS

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I do believe that it will happen that, by their prayers,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 17 8. Illorum precibus, capiam quod dona salutis. Illorum precibus, capiam quod dona salutis.
SDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pa: c, pat: SDDS
I shall receive the gifts of salvation.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 17 9. Tempore completo praedictus corpora pastor Tempore completo praedictus corpora pastor
DSSS

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After his time was complete, the aforementioned shepherd [Sigwine]
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 17 10. Liquerat, et requiem meritis factisque paratam Liquerat, et requiem meritis factisque paratam
DDDS

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abandoned the body, and entered into the rest prepared
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 17 11. Ingreditur; cuneus, nimia cumulante caterua, Ingreditur; cuneus, nimia cumulante caterua,
DDDD

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by his merits and deeds. After an exceedingly great crowd gathered,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 17 12. Ad crucis excelsae, princeps quam condidit ipse, Ad crucis excelsae, princeps quam condidit ipse,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, ta: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
the band placed his limbs for sanctified peace
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 17 13. Apponunt signum sacratae membra quieti. Apponunt signum sacratae membra quieti.
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pa: s, pat: SSSS
by the sign of the lofty cross which that leader himself had set up.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 18 1. Presbyter huic functo, dictus cognomine Vulfsig, Presbyter huic functo, dictus cognomine Vulfsig,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: f, pa: f, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
When that man was dead, a priest called Wulfsig by name
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 18 2. Cogitur ecclesiae precibus pia regere castra. Cogitur ecclesiae precibus pia regere castra.
DDDD

fs: 3\2, ca: c, pa: cp, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DDDD, q: X
was compelled by prayers to rule the holy stronghold of the church.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 18 3. Abnuit in primis maestus humilisque sacerdos, Abnuit in primis maestus humilisque sacerdos,
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, pat: DSSD
At first, apologetically and humbly the priest declined,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 18 4. Se fore non dignum contestans pondera tanta Se fore non dignum contestans pondera tanta
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DSSS
asserting that he would not be worthy to take up so great a burden.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 18 5. Sumere: sed fratrum precibus se uincere tandem Sumere: sed fratrum precibus se uincere tandem
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: f, ta: s, pa: sf, oa: s, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
But at last he rejoiced that the prayers of the brothers should prevail,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 18 6. Gaudet, et ecclesiae gaudentis regmina sumpsit. Gaudet, et ecclesiae gaudentis regmina sumpsit.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: g, pat: DDSS
and took up the governance of the rejoicing monastery.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 18 7. Vir fuit hic humilis uerbis, factisque modestus, Vir fuit hic humilis uerbis, factisque modestus,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: f, ta: f, pa: fvh, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
He was a man humble in word and modest and deed.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 18 8. Saepius in precibus Domino pia membra tetendit. Saepius in precibus Domino pia membra tetendit.
DDDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pa: p, pat: DDDD
Rather often he stretched out his pious limbs in prayer to the Lord.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 18 9. Huic ego, dum primum praesentis moenia cellae Huic ego, dum primum praesentis moenia cellae
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: p, pat: DSSS
I always attached myself to him, when already as a boy I first entered
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 18 10. Iam puer ingrediens uisitando, semper adhaesi, Iam puer ingrediens uisitando, semper adhaesi,
DDDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pat: DDDS
and frequented the walls of the present cell
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 18 11. Vnius atque domus requiem captauimus ambo, Vnius atque domus requiem captauimus ambo,
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pat: DDDS
and we both coveted the calm of one house,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 18 12. Bis terno annorum donec iam tempore fluxo, Bis terno annorum donec iam tempore fluxo,
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m? | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: t, pa: t, ma: Y, e: h, pat: SSSS
until, after a period of six years had already passed,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 18 13. Pastor ouile bonus sumpsit pietate modesta. Pastor ouile bonus sumpsit pietate modesta.
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: p, pa: p, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
the good shepherd took over the fold in modest piety.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 18 14. Noctibus in furuis, fratrum pausante caterua, Noctibus in furuis, fratrum pausante caterua,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, pa: f, pat: DSSS
In the dark nights, when the company of brothers were at rest,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 18 15. Hymnos ac psalmos crebris concentibus odat, Hymnos ac psalmos crebris concentibus odat,
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: SSSS
he sang hymns and psalms with repeated harmony.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 18 16. Tempore quo Phoebus caelum perlabitur imum. Tempore quo Phoebus caelum perlabitur imum.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pa: c, pat: DSSS
Keeping vigil in his customary manner during the time when Phoebus
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 18 17. Moribus hic solitis uigilans, e pectore casto Moribus hic solitis uigilans, e pectore casto
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DDDS
slips through the lowest part of the sky, as with a chaste heart
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 18 18. Psalterium cantans percurrit in ordine totum: Psalterium cantans percurrit in ordine totum:
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4f | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: p, pat: DSSD
he ran through the whole psalter, singing in sequence.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 18 19. Sicque die rursum, Psalmos compleuit eosdem, Sicque die rursum, Psalmos compleuit eosdem,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, pat: DSSS
So again in the day he completed the same psalms,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 18 20. Vt uicibus geminis lyricas consumeret escas, Vt uicibus geminis lyricas consumeret escas,
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pat: DDDS
so that he consumed his lyric feasts in twin turns.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 18 21. Hinc iterum surgens, horam dum praedicat ales Hinc iterum surgens, horam dum praedicat ales
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: h, pat: DSSS
Later, when the cock proclaimed the hour from its red throat,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 18 22. Gutture de rubro, solitis complebat in hymnis. Gutture de rubro, solitis complebat in hymnis.
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, pat: DSDS
arising again he observed it with the customary hymns.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 18 23. Cumque die media fratres iam quaerere pastum Cumque die media fratres iam quaerere pastum
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pa: c, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
And when, in the middle of the day, the brothers then began to seek sustenance,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 18 24. Incipiunt, escae parcus se subtrahit omni, Incipiunt, escae parcus se subtrahit omni,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: s, pa: s, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
he held himself back sparingly from all food,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 18 25. Ac genibus flexis tundit pauimenta sacelli. Ac genibus flexis tundit pauimenta sacelli.
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, pat: DSSD
and pounded the floor of the chapel with bended knees,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 18 26. Ac bene praecomptus diuinis cantibus aris, Ac bene praecomptus diuinis cantibus aris,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DSSS
and well adorned in readiness he offered on the altar with sacred songs
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 18 27. Offert qui mundum soluit de morte maligna. Offert qui mundum soluit de morte maligna.
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, sa: m, ca: m, ta: m, pa: m, ma: Y, pat: SSSS
that which releases the world from wicked death.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 18 28. Iamque diem nullum uoluit dimittere, praeter Iamque diem nullum uoluit dimittere, praeter
DSDS

fs: 4\2, ca: d, pa: d, ma: Y, pat: DSDS, q: X
For indeed he did not wish to let any day pass except with a splendid offering,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 18 29. Munere quo sese assistens non ornet opimo. Munere quo sese assistens non ornet opimo.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m? | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, e: s, pat: DSSS
with which to adorn it and being present himself.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 18 30. Cumque epulas cupiens monuit conquirere corpus, Cumque epulas cupiens monuit conquirere corpus,
DDDS

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And when his yearning body urged him to obtain food,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 18 31. Cum mensura cibi totum quod sufficit ambit, Cum mensura cibi totum quod sufficit ambit,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ta: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
as far as the measure of food asked, he took only what sufficed
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 18 32. Plus iusto quicquam contemnens sumere uictus. Plus iusto quicquam contemnens sumere uictus.
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: c, pat: SSSS
he refused to take any more nourishment than what was right.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 18 33. His formata bonis monachorum gaudia crescunt, His formata bonis monachorum gaudia crescunt,
SDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: SDDS
Formed by these good deeds, the joy of the monks increased,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 18 34. Seque sui cupiunt uotis cumulare parentis. Seque sui cupiunt uotis cumulare parentis.
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: c, pa: sc, oa: s, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
and they desired to accumulate for themselves the good wishes of their father.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 18 35. Talia dum paucis perfectus, pro dolor! annis Talia dum paucis perfectus, pro dolor! annis
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\2, ca: d, ta: p, pa: dp, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
After the perfect shepherd had accomplished such things
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 18 36. Pastor patrabat, uitam perductus ad almam Pastor patrabat, uitam perductus ad almam
SSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, ta: p, pa: p, oa: p, ma: Y, pat: SSSS
in, alas, a few years, he abandoned the body
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 18 37. Corpora deseruit, nitidis comitatus ut ipse Corpora deseruit, nitidis comitatus ut ipse
DDDD

fs: 1\2, pa: c, pat: DDDD, q: X
and was led to the blessed life. He was witnessed to have been accompanied
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 18 38. Alitibus testatus erat, pia castra beorum Alitibus testatus erat, pia castra beorum
DSDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pat: DSDD
by shining birds as he blessedly entered
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 18 39. Ingreditur felix, laetatus sorte superna. Ingreditur felix, laetatus sorte superna.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, sa: s, pa: s, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
the holy strongholds of the living, gladdened by his lot above.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 19 1. Huic frater quidam subiectus, corpore, mente; Huic frater quidam subiectus, corpore, mente;
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: SSSS
A certain gentle brother served this man,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 19 2. Mirificus seruit, dictus qui nomine Wynfrid: Mirificus seruit, dictus qui nomine Vuynfrid:
DSSS

fs: 3\2, pat: DDSS, q: X
being devoted to him in body and mind, and he was called Wynfrith by name:
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 19 3. Presbyter enituit praeclaris actibus almus. Presbyter enituit praeclaris actibus almus.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: p, pat: DDSS
this kindly priest shone in splendid deeds.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 19 4. Hunc pater ex toto complectens pectore fidum Hunc pater ex toto complectens pectore fidum
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: p, pa: p, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
The father believed him to be a man of faith, and embraced him
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 19 5. Credidit, et fratrum praefecit uestibus illum. Credidit, et fratrum praefecit uestibus illum.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: f, pa: f, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
with his whole heart, and placed him in charge of the brothers’ robes.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 19 6. Isque Deo deditus, cum tota mente fidelis Isque Deo deditus, cum tota mente fidelis
DDSS

fs: 2\3, pa: d, pat: DSSD, q: X
He was a man given to God and faithful in his whole mind,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 19 7. Officium seruat rigido munimine fultus. Officium seruat rigido munimine fultus.
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pat: DSDS
and he performed his office, being supported by firm backing.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 19 8. Nec si terrestris dispenset pondera curae, Nec si terrestris dispenset pondera curae,
SSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: SSSS
If he discharged the responsibilities of a worldly office,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 19 9. Grandia dona ferens cessabat reddere Christo. Grandia dona ferens cessabat reddere Christo.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
he did not cease to bring and render gifts to Christ.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 19 10. Ast moriens Domino praesens cum linquere saeclum Ast moriens Domino praesens cum linquere saeclum
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DDSS
But when, dying in the Lord, he was compelled to abandon the present life,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 19 11. Cogitur, e mundo frater sua corda sequestrat: Cogitur, e mundo frater sua corda sequestrat:
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: cs, pa: cs, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSSD
this brother turned his heart away from the world,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 19 12. Atque Deo soli cupiens se subdere felix, Atque Deo soli cupiens se subdere felix,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: s, ta: s, pa: s, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
and blessedly desired to subject himself to God alone,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 19 13. Ecclesiae membris supplex pauimenta tutundit, Ecclesiae membris supplex pauimenta tutundit,
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, pat: DSSD
he pounded the floor of the church with his knees as a suppliant.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 19 14. Nocte dieque simul precibus commendat ad astra, Nocte dieque simul precibus commendat ad astra,
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, pat: DDDS
Night and day likewise in his prayers he commended to the stars
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 19 15. Seque, suique animam Domino genitoris amati. Seque, suique animam Domino genitoris amati.
DDDD

caesura pattern: 2f? | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, pa: s, oa: s, ma: Y, e: s, pat: DDDD
himself and the soul of his father dear to the Lord.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 19 16. Tempore qui longo gessit dum talia frater, Tempore qui longo gessit dum talia frater,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: t, pa: t, oa: t, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
When he had done such things for a long time,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 19 17. Clausit iter saecli, non claudens gaudia uitae, Clausit iter saecli, non claudens gaudia uitae,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: c, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
the brother ended his journey in the world without ending the joys of life,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 19 18. Optatam sumpsit semper sine fine quietem. Optatam sumpsit semper sine fine quietem.
SSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ta: s, pa: s, ma: Y, pat: SSSD
and received his hoped-for rest forever without end .
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 1. Hanc cellam Dominus fratrum decorauit honore, Hanc cellam Dominus fratrum decorauit honore,
SDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: hd, pa: hd, ma: Y, pat: SDSD
Lord adorned with honour this cell of brothers.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 2. Maxima de caelis capiant nunc gaudia cuncti, Maxima de caelis capiant nunc gaudia cuncti,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, ta: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
May they now all receive the greatest joys from heaven,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 3. Atque Deo studeant condignam condere laudem. Atque Deo studeant condignam condere laudem.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
and be keen to give fit praise to God, because he has never
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 4. Quod sine nos meritis tribuit non hostibus umquam Quod sine nos meritis tribuit non hostibus umquam
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: n, pat: DDDS
given us over to our enemies without it having been deserved,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 5. Imperio procerum saecli, nec subdidit imos. Imperio procerum saecli, nec subdidit imos.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: s, pa: s, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
nor has he subjected the lowest to the rule of the princes of this world.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 6. Sint Domino grates semper sine fine superno, Sint Domino grates semper sine fine superno,
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: s, ta: s, pa: s, ma: Y, pat: DSSD
Let there always be endless thanks to the Lord above,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 7. Illius auxilio nobis quod lucere tales Illius auxilio nobis quod lucere tales
DDSS

fs: 3\2, pat: DDSS, q: X
that by his help such leaders have deserved
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 8. Iam proceres meruere pii, iustique benigni Iam proceres meruere pii, iustique benigni
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: j, pa: jp, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
to shine forth to us, as pious, just, and kindly.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 9. Optima siderei spargebant semina doni Optima siderei spargebant semina doni
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: s, ta: s, pa: s, oa: s, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
They scattered the splendid seed of a celestial gift in the hearts of the brothers,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 10. Cordibus in fratrum; segetes per limina cellae Cordibus in fratrum; segetes per limina cellae
DSDS

caesura pattern: | sĕgĕtḗs | pēr | lī́mĭnă cḗllae | 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4d, sa: 3\2, ta: c, oa: c, ma: c, ha: Y, q: DSDS
and how gladly did crops spring up through the confines
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 11. Quam laete surgunt superi dulcedine roris. Quam laete surgunt superi dulcedine roris.
SSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pa: s, pat: SSDS
of the monastery in the sweetness of heavenly dew.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 12. Iam campus ridet, florent ad gaudia Christi Iam campus ridet, florent ad gaudia Christi
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: SSSS
Now the field rejoices, monks flourish throughout the cell to the joy of Christ,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 13. Per cellam monachi; laetatur clerus in urbe, Per cellam monachi; laetatur clerus in urbe,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 1\2, pa: c, pat: SDSS
the clergy grows glad in the monastery ,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 14. Quem lex una tenet gaudenti in corde uoluntas. Quem lex una tenet gaudenti in corde uoluntas.
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d?, fs: 2\3, ca: c, pa: c, oa: c, ma: Y, e: h, pat: SDSS
and one law holds them together, the good will in their happy hearts.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 15. Iungit ad astra fides numeros, turmasque frequentes Iungit ad astra fides numeros, turmasque frequentes
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: f, pa: f, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
Faith brings many to the stars, and gathers causes numerous throngs,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 16. Congregat, atque Deo solitis se mandat in horis. Congregat, atque Deo solitis se mandat in horis.
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 1\2, pa: s, pat: DDDS
and commends itself to God at the customary hours.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 17. Cum nox fusca uenit, cum abscondent sidera lucem Cum nox fusca uenit, cum abscondent sidera lucem
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: cf, ma: Y, e: m, pat: SDSS
When dark night comes, when the stars are about to hide the light,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 18. E stratis properant sonitatum accurrere signum, E stratis properant sonitatum accurrere signum,
SDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d?, fs: 7\2?, sa: s, ca: s, ta: s, pa: s, ma: Y, e: m, pat: SDDS
men hasten to speed from their beds when the signal had been sounded,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 19. Et reciproca suo modulantur carmina Regi, Et reciproca suo modulantur carmina Regi,
DDDS

fs: 3\2, ca: r, pa: r, ma: Y, pat: DDDS, q: X
and sing alternating songs to their king,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 20. Psalmis atque hymnis laudantes rite Tonantem, Psalmis atque hymnis laudantes rite Tonantem,
SSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, e: s, pat: SSSS
as they duly praise the Thunderer in psalms and hymns.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 21. Cantibus in crebris comunt et uoce sacellum, Cantibus in crebris comunt et uoce sacellum,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ta: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
They glorify with their voices in frequent song the shrine ,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 22. Quod Deus et proceres seruantes moenia cellae Quod Deus et proceres seruantes moenia cellae
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pa: c, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
that God and the leaders, who kept the walls of the cell,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 23. Muneribus multisque bonis ornare parabant. Muneribus multisque bonis ornare parabant.
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m, fs: 3\3, pa: m, pat: DSDS
adorned with gifts and many goods.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 24. Haec est illa domus, porrectis edita muris, Haec est illa domus, porrectis edita muris,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: SDSS
This is that lofty house with extensive walls,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 25. Quam sol per uitreas illustrans candidus oras Quam sol per uitreas illustrans candidus oras
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pa: c, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
which the bright white sun illuminated through glass windows,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 26. Limpida praenitido diffundit lumina templo. Limpida praenitido diffundit lumina templo.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: l, pa: l, oa: l, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
and defused limpid light in the brilliant church.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 27. Plurima cum sancti sunt ornamenta delubri, Plurima cum sancti sunt ornamenta delubri,
DSSS

fs: 4\3, pa: s, pat: DSSS, q: X
Since the ornaments of the saintly shrine are very many,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 28. Hic tamen haec paucis liceat memorare canendo; Hic tamen haec paucis liceat memorare canendo;
DSDD

sa: 4\3, oa: h, ma: h, ha: Y, q: DSDD
however, let me as I sing be allowed to briefly mention these.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 29. Vt caelum rutilat stellis fulgentibus omne, Vt caelum rutilat stellis fulgentibus omne,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pat: SDSS
As the whole sky sparkles with shining stars,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 30. Sic tremulas uibrant subter testudine templi Sic tremulas uibrant subter testudine templi
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, sa: t, ca: t, ta: t, pa: st, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
so torches hanging in various rows underneath
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 31. Ordinibus uariis funalia pendula flammas. Ordinibus uariis funalia pendula flammas.
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: f, ta: f, pa: f, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
the roof of the church shimmer their tremulous flames.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 32. Mentibus haec placidis quaedam cum tempore prisco Mentibus haec placidis quaedam cum tempore prisco
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: p, pa: pc, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
Men of gentle mind once gave some of them to God in early times,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 33. Attribuere Deo quondam, proceresque moderni Attribuere Deo quondam, proceresque moderni
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, pat: DDSD
recent leaders then took care
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 34. Iam superaucta piis curabant reddere donis. Iam superaucta piis curabant reddere donis.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DDSS
to offer up others as additions in pious donations.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 35. Iam plures multi cupiebant pendere caucos, Iam plures multi cupiebant pendere caucos,
SSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: pc, pa: pc, ma: Y, pat: SSDS
Then many men desired to hang more lamps,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 36. Limpida qui tribuant quadrato lumina templo. Limpida qui tribuant quadrato lumina templo.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: lt, pa: lct, oa: l, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
that would offer limpid light to the rectangular church,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 37. Ast alii rutilo condunt uexilla metallo, Ast alii rutilo condunt uexilla metallo,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, pat: DDSS
and others set up banners of shining metal,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 38. Quae ueneranda pii promunt miracula Christi, Quae ueneranda pii promunt miracula Christi,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: c, pa: cp, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
which promote the venerable miracles of holy Christ,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 39. Qui crucis in ligno mundum de morte redemit. Qui crucis in ligno mundum de morte redemit.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: m, pa: cm, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
who redeemed the world from death on the wood of the cross.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 40. Quidam praecipiunt sacratos scribere libros, Quidam praecipiunt sacratos scribere libros,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: s, pa: s, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
Some ordered the writing of sacred books,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 41. Qui praecelsa Dei monstrant iam dicta Tonantis, Qui praecelsa Dei monstrant iam dicta Tonantis,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: d, pa: d, oa: d, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
which present the lofty sayings of the Thunderer,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 42. Qui sonitans mundum dudum praefuderat omnem. Qui sonitans mundum dudum praefuderat omnem.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pat: DSSS
who resoundingly once made the whole world by casting.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 43. Atque hos conspicui praeuelat ductilis auri Atque hos conspicui praeuelat ductilis auri
SDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, e: s, pat: SDSS
These books are covered over by plates of bright malleable gold;
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 44. Lamina, sic sancti comunt altaria templi. Lamina, sic sancti comunt altaria templi.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pa: s, pat: DSSS
and similarly men adorned the altars of the saintly church.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 45. Ast quidam Dominae mensam quae nobilis ortu Ast quidam Dominae mensam quae nobilis ortu
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: c, pat: SDSS
Someone dressed in the flames of gems and yellow gold
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 46. Gemmarum flammis et fuluo uestit in auro, Gemmarum flammis et fuluo uestit in auro,
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 1\2, ta: f, pa: f, oa: f, ma: Y, pat: SSSS
the altar of our Lady, who is noble by origin.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 47. Argenti has nitidae distinguunt rite tabellae Argenti has nitidae distinguunt rite tabellae
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, e: h, pat: SDSS
Shining decorated panels of silver, on which you could see
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 48. Impressas digitis poteris quis cernere formas, Impressas digitis poteris quis cernere formas,
SDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: SDDS
forms stamped by fingers, properly display these things:
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 49. Sanctorum splendent animae cum sedibus altis. Sanctorum splendent animae cum sedibus altis.
SSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: s, ta: s, pa: s, oa: s, ma: Y, pat: SSDS
the souls of the saints shine along with their dwellings on high.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 50. Hic tamen haec placuit rerum commenta nouare; Hic tamen haec placuit rerum commenta nouare;
DDSS

sa: 3\3, oa: h, ma: h, ha: Y, q: DDSS
It has seemed pleasing add some comments here on these objects,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 51. Mirificis sunt facta modis quae laudibus ornet Mirificis sunt facta modis quae laudibus ornet
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: m, pat: DSDS
which are marvellously made. Let that poet adorn them with praise,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 52. Versificus, poterit qui digne haec dicere doctus. Versificus, poterit qui digne haec dicere doctus.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d?, fs: 3\2, sa: d, ca: d, ta: d, pa: d, oa: d, ma: Y, e: s, pat: DDSS
who could learnedly speak worthily of such things.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 53. Aureus ille calix, tetigi quem carmine dudum, Aureus ille calix, tetigi quem carmine dudum,
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, ta: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
That golden chalice, which I previously touched upon in song,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 54. Ac lata argento pulcre fabricata patena, Ac lata argento pulcre fabricata patena,
SSSD

caesura pattern: 2m? | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: p, pa: p, ma: Y, e: ?, pat: SSSD
and the broad paten beautifully crafted in silver
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 55. Caelatas faciem praetendunt apte figuras. Caelatas faciem praetendunt apte figuras.
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: f, pa: f, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
present surfaces fittingly engraved with figures.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 56. Talia dum sanctae cumulant penetralia casae Talia dum sanctae cumulant penetralia casae
DSDD

fs: 5\2, ca: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSDD, q: X
While the inner recesses of the sacred house gather such gifts,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 57. Munera, quae nostrae seruant medicamina uitae, Munera, quae nostrae seruant medicamina uitae,
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 5\2, ca: m, pa: m, ma: Y, pat: DSSD
which preserve the remedies of our life,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 58. Iure sacer fratrum cuneus per moenia cellae Iure sacer fratrum cuneus per moenia cellae
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
rightly does the sacred band of brothers rejoice throughout the confines of the cell
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 20 59. Gaudet, et aeternis donantem laudibus ornat. Gaudet, et aeternis donantem laudibus ornat.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DSSS
and glorify the one who gave them with eternal praise.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 21 1. Te quoque sancta domus, cecini quam carmine quodam, Te quoque sancta domus, cecini quam carmine quodam,
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: c, ca: c, ta: c, pa: c, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
You also, sacred house, which I once sang about in song,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 21 2. Quae sacrata Deo fulges sub nomine Petri, Quae sacrata Deo fulges sub nomine Petri,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: s, pat: SDSS
you who shine sanctified under Peter’s name,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 21 3. Nunc iterum liceat paucis memorare beatam Nunc iterum liceat paucis memorare beatam
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, pat: DDSD
let me now be allowed to recall again in a few verses,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 21 4. Versibus. Hanc dudum nigrae sub tempora noctis Versibus. Hanc dudum nigrae sub tempora noctis
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: n, pa: n, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
blessed as you are. Once, in the time of dark night,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 21 5. Moribus ex solitis post hymnos uisere certant Moribus ex solitis post hymnos uisere certant
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DDSS
the brothers, in their customary manner, were keen
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 21 6. Fratres, atque suae complent sollemnia mentis. Fratres, atque suae complent sollemnia mentis.
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: s, pa: s, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
to enter after hymns, and complete their spiritual solemnities.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 21 7. Ocius inde suos cupiunt accurrere lectos Ocius inde suos cupiunt accurrere lectos
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pat: DDDS
They desired to hurry quite quickly from there to their beds,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 21 8. Ast ego post omnes conclusis postibus aulam Ast ego post omnes conclusis postibus aulam
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: p, pa: p, oa: p, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
but I left the church after them all once the doors were shut,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 21 9. Deseruique alium fratrem comitatus adiui, Deseruique alium fratrem comitatus adiui,
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2f? | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, e: s, pat: DDSD
and approached and accompanied another brother
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 21 10. Qui tum forte foras spectando sidera cernit. Qui tum forte foras spectando sidera cernit.
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: cs, pa: cfs, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
who was then by chance outside looking and gazing at the stars.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 21 11. Ecce repente uenit miris cum cantibus agmen Ecce repente uenit miris cum cantibus agmen
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
Behold, suddenly, with wondrous singing, there came a vast host,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 21 12. Immensum, Domino modulans quod carmina ructat, Immensum, Domino modulans quod carmina ructat,
SDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: SDDS
which made music for the Lord, and poured forth songs,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 21 13. Praemiroque locum cinerum iam lumine complet, Praemiroque locum cinerum iam lumine complet,
SDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: lc, pa: lc, ma: Y, pat: SDDS
and then it filled the place of ashes with a very wondrous light.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 21 14. Intrant siderea candentem luce delubrum Intrant siderea candentem luce delubrum
SDSS

fs: 2\3, pat: SDSS, q: X
The spirits entered the shrine, which was shining with starry light,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 21 15. Spiritus, ac geminis distincti classibus hymnos Spiritus, ac geminis distincti classibus hymnos
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DDSS
and, divided into two bands, they sang hymns together as follows:
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 21 16. Tales concinuunt: quatitans ad culmina cantus Tales concinuunt: quatitans ad culmina cantus
SDDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: c, ca: c, ta: c, pa: c, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: SDDS
the song ascended to the heights of the sky
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 21 17. Ascendit caeli, insonuit laquearibus altis. Ascendit caeli, insonuit laquearibus altis.
SSDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m? | 4m, fs: 5\2, e: ?, pat: SSDD
and shook them, it resounded in high vaulted ceiling,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 21 18. Et si non structura tamen meritis micat almis Et si non structura tamen meritis micat almis
SSDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m, fs: 2\2, ca: m, pa: sm, ma: Y, pat: SSDD
and if arrangement did not sparkle, it did in its holy merits.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 21 19. Ad celsos montes, superant qui sidera caeli Ad celsos montes, superant qui sidera caeli
SSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: cs, ta: c, pa: cs, ma: Y, pat: SSDS
Our eyes turned, hoping for help, to the high mountains,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 21 20. Auxilium sperans noster se uertit ocellus, Auxilium sperans noster se uertit ocellus,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pa: s, pat: DSSS
which rise above the stars of heaven: help I believe , from the Lord,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 21 21. Auxilium, credo, a Domino, qui fecerat auctor Auxilium, credo, a Domino, qui fecerat auctor
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: c, e: ?, pat: DSDS
who as creator made everything,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 21 22. Omnia quae caeli, quae terrae et flumina cingunt. Omnia quae caeli, quae terrae et flumina cingunt.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d?, fs: 3\2, ca: c, ta: c, pa: c, oa: c, ma: Y, e: h, pat: DSSS
which heaven, earth, and streams surround.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 21 23. Haec cum dicta diu geminis in classibus aulae Haec cum dicta diu geminis in classibus aulae
SDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pa: cd, oa: d, ma: Y, pat: SDDS
When the blessed ones in their twin bands had sounded out these words
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 21 24. Culmine sub sancti sonuerunt postibus, ipse Culmine sub sancti sonuerunt postibus, ipse
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ta: s, pa: s, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
for a long time by the doors under the roof of the church,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 21 25. Atque alius frater pariter properamus uterque, Atque alius frater pariter properamus uterque,
DSDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: p, pa: p, ma: Y, e: s, pat: DSDD
I myself and the other brother likewise both hastened
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 21 26. Auribus atque oculis mirandam noscere uisum. Auribus atque oculis mirandam noscere uisum.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f? | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, e: s, pat: DDSS
to consider the amazing vision with ears and eyes.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 21 27. Continuoque polum cantus cum lumina pulsat. Continuoque polum cantus cum lumina pulsat.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: p, ta: c, pa: cp, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
The singing, along with the light ceaselessly struck heaven,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 21 28. Vlterius nobis licuit nec talia uisu Vlterius nobis licuit nec talia uisu
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: n, pat: DSDS
and we were not allowed to see such things any more with our sight,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 21 29. Cernere, quin trepidi cupimus uisitare quietem. Cernere, quin trepidi cupimus uisitare quietem.
DDDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: c, ta: c, pa: c, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DDDD
but in fact we were fearful, and desired to seek out rest.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 21 30. Nec semel astrigeris sonuerunt agmina dictis. Nec semel astrigeris sonuerunt agmina dictis.
DDDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: s, pat: DDDS
Nor did those hosts resound once more with heavenly words,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 21 31. Quin potius cuneus mira cum luce coruscans Quin potius cuneus mira cum luce coruscans
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: c, ta: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
but instead in fact the troop, with their golden voices and shining
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 21 32. Vocibus aurigeris cineres uitare sategit Vocibus aurigeris cineres uitare sategit
DDDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: v, pa: v, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
with marvellous light, endeavoured to steer clear of the ashes.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 21 33. Saepius in tetrae noctis cum tempore strata Saepius in tetrae noctis cum tempore strata
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: st, pa: st, oa: s, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
It has been established what was done rather often by the saints,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 21 34. Mansissent fratres, constat quod munere Christi Mansissent fratres, constat quod munere Christi
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: mc, ta: c, pa: mc, oa: m, ma: Y, pat: SSSS
when the brothers remained asleep in the time of dark night,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 21 35. Patratum Sanctis, cuius iam gratia semper Patratum Sanctis, cuius iam gratia semper
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: s, pa: s, ma: Y, pat: SSSS
by the gift of Christ whose grace now always
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 21 36. Omnibus in terris secundo lumine flagrat. Omnibus in terris secundo lumine flagrat.
DSSS

fs: 3\2, pat: DSSS, q: X
burns in all lands with abundant light.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 1. Tempus erat noctis, lucem cum praedicat ales, Tempus erat noctis, lucem cum praedicat ales,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DSSS
It was the time of night, when the cock announces the light,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 2. Algida post hymnos laxassem membra quieti, Algida post hymnos laxassem membra quieti,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pat: DSSS
and after I had relaxed my chilly limbs in rest after hymns,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 3. Furtiuus adueniens somnus subrepsit ocellis. Furtiuus adueniens somnus subrepsit ocellis.
DDSS

fs: 3\3, ca: s, pa: s, ma: Y, pat: DDSS, q: X
a stealthy dream approached and stole into my eyes.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 4. Candidus en subito uidebatur ductor adesse. Candidus en subito uidebatur ductor adesse.
DDDS

fs: 2\3, pat: DDDS, q: X
Behold, a bright-white guide suddenly seemed to appear.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 5. Hunc ego perpauidus nitidis iam uestibus album, Hunc ego perpauidus nitidis iam uestibus album,
DDDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DDDS
Extremely fearful, I approached and accompanied this white figure in shining clothes,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 6. Vultibus ac pulcris radiantem, gressibus ultro Vultibus ac pulcris radiantem, gressibus ultro
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DSDS
radiant with a beautiful face,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 7. Callibus ignotis peditans comitatus adiui. Callibus ignotis peditans comitatus adiui.
DSDD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSDD
and of my own accord took steps on unknown paths.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 8. Campus erat latus, pulcris qui floribus offert Campus erat latus, pulcris qui floribus offert
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: c, pat: DSSS
There was a broad field, which gave off sweet scent
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 9. Olfactum dulcem miranda ad gaudia cunctis, Olfactum dulcem miranda ad gaudia cunctis,
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d?, fs: 3\2, e: ?, pat: SSSS
from beautiful flowers to the wondrous joy of all,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 10. Qui meritis digni possunt haec cernere uisu. Qui meritis digni possunt haec cernere uisu.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pa: c, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
who could see these things with their eyes, being worthy by their merits,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 11. Namque rosae rutilant per totum et lilia fragrant, Namque rosae rutilant per totum et lilia fragrant,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d?, fs: 3\2, pa: r, e: m, pat: DDSS
for roses were red everywhere, and lilies were fragrant,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 12. Permultique olerum flores, quos dicere certe Permultique olerum flores, quos dicere certe
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2f? | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pa: c, ma: Y, e: s, pat: SDSS
and very many flowering plants which my untutored mind
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 13. Mens indocta fugit, talis iam germinis expers. Mens indocta fugit, talis iam germinis expers.
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: SDSS
shrinks from naming with certainty, since I am unaware of such a crop.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 14. Cumque uiam pariter currentes carpsimus ambo, Cumque uiam pariter currentes carpsimus ambo,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, ta: c, pa: c, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
And when in haste we both advanced along the road,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 15. Candentem subito nimium conspeximus urbem; Candentem subito nimium conspeximus urbem;
SDDS

sa: 4\2, ta: c, oa: c, ha: Y, q: SDDS
suddenly we caught sight of a city shining exceedingly bright-white.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 16. Rorifluas muri cernuntur lambere nubes; Rorifluas muri cernuntur lambere nubes;
DSSS

sa: 3\2, q: DSSS
The walls appeared to touch the dewy clouds.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 17. Ostia laxato patuerunt cardine clausa. Ostia laxato patuerunt cardine clausa.
DSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: c, pa: c, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
The doors, which had been closed on loosened thresholds, lay open.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 18. Candidus interius, pauido comitante ministro, Candidus interius, pauido comitante ministro,
DDDD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: DDDD
The bright-white guide entered, accompanied by his fearful follower.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 19. Ingreditur ductor: patuerunt saepta sacelli, Ingreditur ductor: patuerunt saepta sacelli,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, sa: s, pa: s, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
The precincts of a shrine lay were revealed,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 20. Quae crucis in speciem pulcre fabricata manebant Quae crucis in speciem pulcre fabricata manebant
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, pa: c, pat: DDSD
and remained beautifully crafted in the shape of a cross.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 21. Ast domus interior nimio candore coruscans, Ast domus interior nimio candore coruscans,
DDDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, sa: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
But the interior of the building glistened with exceeding brightness,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 22. Namque rotunda suis formabat moenia saxis. Namque rotunda suis formabat moenia saxis.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: s, pa: s, oa: s, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
since its rounded walls were made of stone.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 23. Sed domus exterius magnis minimisque per omne Sed domus exterius magnis minimisque per omne
DDSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, pa: m, pat: DDSD
But outside, the building stood supported the whole way
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 24. Porticibus spatium muri subfulta manebat. Porticibus spatium muri suffulta manebat.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: sm, pa: sm, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
round the wall by large and very small porticoes.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 25. E quibus inde plagas bis binae quattuor orbis, E quibus inde plagas bis binae quattuor orbis,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pa: cb, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
Four of these faced the four corners of the world,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 26. Aspiciunt sursum spatiantes edita muri: Aspiciunt sursum spatiantes edita muri:
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: s, pat: DSDS
and touched the top of the wall above,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 27. Inter quas modicae uariantur in ordine cellae; Inter quas modicae uariantur in ordine cellae;
SDDD

fs: 4d, sa: 3\2, ta: c, oa: c, ma: c, ha: Y, q: SDDD
and between them small cells alternated in sequence.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 28. Frontibus hae nitidis cingentes undique templum, Frontibus hae nitidis cingentes undique templum,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DDSS
These, surrounding the temple on all sides with their shining facades,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 29. Marmore praemiram monstrant spectantibus aulam. Marmore praemiram monstrant spectantibus aulam.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pa: m, pat: DSSS
were gazing on a hall that was very marvellous in marble.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 30. Ast pauimenta domus, medii sub culmine templi Ast pauimenta domus, medii sub culmine templi
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DDDS
The floor of the building underneath the middle of the summit of the church
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 31. Aurea mirificae portabant munera mensae. Aurea mirificae portabant munera mensae.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: m, ca: m, ta: m, pa: m, oa: m, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
bore the golden gifts on a wondrous altar.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 32. Crux ueneranda nitens praecelso stipite surgit Crux ueneranda nitens praecelso stipite surgit
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: s, pa: s, oa: s, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
A venerable cross rose up shining on towering stem
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 33. Vertice de mensae, nimium candente smaragdo. Vertice de mensae, nimium candente smaragdo.
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, pat: DSDS
from the top of the altar and, and upon it emeralds blazed very brightly.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 34. Aurea cum gemmis flauescit lamina fuluis. Aurea cum gemmis flauescit lamina fuluis.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: f, pa: f, oa: f, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
Golden plating gleamed with tawny gems.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 35. Talia dum cernens stupido de corde rimarem, Talia dum cernens stupido de corde rimarem,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: c, pa: dc, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
While I was gazing on such things and pondering them in my simple mind,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 36. Ecce repente meus ductor me liquerat, atque Ecce repente meus ductor me liquerat, atque
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: m, pat: DDSS
behold, suddenly my guide had left me,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 37. Degrediens templo uacuis se condidit auris. Degrediens templo uacuis se condidit auris.
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DSDS
and departing from the church, vanished into empty air.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 38. Ast ego praetrepidus faciem cum pronior aruis Ast ego praetrepidus faciem cum pronior aruis
DDDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: p, pa: p, oa: p, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
Then I, very fearful, bent my face nearer to the ground,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 39. Inserui, rogitans Christum, “Miserere, precamur, Inserui, rogitans Christum, “Miserere, precamur,
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, pat: DDSD
entreating Christ: ‘take pity, I pray, and take care to save
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 40. Hostibus aduersis pauidum seruare memento;” Hostibus aduersis pauidum seruare memento;”
DSDS

sa: 3\3, q: DSDS
a fearful man in the face of his foes.’
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 41. Hinc oculos uertens, partem qua dextera monstrat, Hinc oculos uertens, partem qua dextera monstrat,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DSSS
I turned my eyes away from there to the right, where there was
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 42. Aurigeris solium splendescere rite tabellis, Aurigeris solium splendescere rite tabellis,
DDSD

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a throne, properly shining with gold-painted panels,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 43. Quo senior quidam uenerandus membra locabat. Quo senior quidam uenerandus membra locabat.
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pa: c, pat: DSDS
on which a certain venerable old man had placed his limbs.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 44. Ante suam faciem, fuluis redimita coronis Ante suam faciem, fuluis redimita coronis
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, pa: f, pat: DDSD
Before his face, an altar dedicated to God decked out
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 45. Ara dicata Deo mittebat munera summa, Ara dicata Deo mittebat munera summa,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: m, pa: dm, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
with golden garlands offered up the highest gifts,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 46. Quae crucis excelsae porrexit uertice signum. Quae crucis excelsae porrexit uertice signum.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: c, pat: DSSS
and it had on its top the emblem of a lofty cross.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 47. Haec rutilo ex auro gemmisque nitescit opimis; Haec rutilo ex auro gemmisque nitescit opimis;
DSSD

sa: 3\3, h: h, q: DSSD
This glittered with ruddy gold and splendid gems out of the east.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 48. Ex oriente micans de bysso culmina tumbae Ex oriente micans de bysso culmina tumbae
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DDSS
A shining fine linen vestment covered
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 49. Vestis contexit, cuius quae nescio Sancti Vestis contexit, cuius quae nescio Sancti
SSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ta: c, pa: c, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: SSSS
the top of a tomb, which contained the consecrated bones
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 50. Membra dicata sui tenuit sub uiscere uentris. Membra dicata sui tenuit sub uiscere uentris.
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: v, pa: sv, oa: v, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
of some saint in the recesses of its heart.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 51. Talibus hanc rogitans studebam quaerere dictis: Talibus hanc rogitans studebam quaerere dictis:
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DDSS
Making urgent enquiries, , I was keen to question this man in the following words:
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 52. “Dic, qua parte manet quondam meus ille magister “Dic, qua parte manet quondam meus ille magister
SDSD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: m, ta: m, pa: cm, ma: Y, pat: SDSD
‘Tell me, in what place remain my former teacher,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 53. Higlac?” Confestim respondens talia fatur; Higlac?” Coffestim respondens talia fatur;
SSSS

sa: 3\2, q: SSSS
Hyglac?’ Responding at once, he said the following:
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 54. “Sedibus e summis oculos conferre memento:” “Sedibus e summis oculos cofferre memento:”
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, pa: s, pat: DSDS
‘take care to turn your eyes from these lofty settlements,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 55. Intereaque, uidens plaustrum quo labitur axem, Intereaque, uidens plaustrum quo labitur axem,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DDSS
and meanwhile look to the sky where the Wain glides.’
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 56. Haec cum detinuit conuersis uultibus anguem, Haec cum detinuit conuersis uultibus anguem,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: c, pat: SDSS
When he thundered out these words, I turned my face, and looked towards
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 57. Aspiciens faciem dudum de Hibernia notam Aspiciens faciem dudum de Hibernia notam
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d?, fs: 4\2?, ca: d, pa: d, ma: Y, e: s, pat: DDSS
Draco, I was allowed to recognise
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 58. Noscere promerui; carnali a nomine dictus Noscere promerui; carnali a nomine dictus
DDSS

caesura pattern: | cārnā́li‿ā | nṓmĭnĕ dī́ctus | 3m | 4d?, sa: 3\2, ta: n, oa: n, ma: n, ha: Y, h: h, q: DDSS
a face I once recognized from Ireland. It was Eadfrith,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 59. Eadfridus ille fuit, primis mihi doctor in annis. Eadfridus ille fuit, primis mihi doctor in annis.
DDSD

pat: Q, q: X
as he was called by his earthly name, my teacher in my early years.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 60. Presbyter exstiterat, capiti qui pronior orans Presbyter exstiterat, capiti qui pronior orans
DDDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: p, pa: pc, oa: p, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
He had been a priest, who with head bent in prayer,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 61. Incuruus tumbam Cutberti, corpore, mente Incuruus tumbam Cutberti, corpore, mente
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: SSSS
was seen stooped over and venerating in pious obligation
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 62. Officio uenerare pio sic cernitur almam. Officio uenerare pio sic cernitur almam.
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DDDS
the holy tomb of Cuthbert with body and mind.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 63. Ad cuius dorsum nitido radiante metallo Ad cuius dorsum nitido radiante metallo
SSDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, pat: SSDD
Behind him there sat on a stool that shone
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 64. Sederat in scamno doctor lectorque beatus Sederat in scamno doctor lectorque beatus
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, pa: s, pat: DSSS
with bright metal, the blessed teacher and reader Hyglac,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 65. Higlac, indutus nimium qui uestibus albis Higlac, indutus nimium qui uestibus albis
SSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: SSDS
and he shone exceedingly, being dressed in white robes.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 66. Fulserat; hic manibus memet benedixit opimis. Fulserat; hic manibus memet benedixit opimis.
DDSD

caesura pattern: hī́c | mănĭbū́s | mēmḗt | bĕnĕdī́xĭt ŏpī́mis. | 2m | 3m | 4m, sa: 4\3, oa: m, q: DDSD
He blessed me with his splendid hands. Eadfrith proceeded
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 67. Eadfridus hinc gradiens per uasti moenia templi, Eadfridus hinc gradiens per uasti moenia templi,
DDSS

pat: Q, q: X
from there along the walls of the extensive church,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 68. Porticibus magnis minimis induxit apertis. Porticibus magnis minimis induxit apertis.
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, pa: m, pat: DSDS
and after the great and very small porticoes were opened, he led me in.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 69. Omnibus his rutilo capitellis undique cinctum Omnibus his rutilo capitellis undique cinctum
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
In all of these there hung close at hand a censer crafted from ruddy gold,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 70. Thuribulum pendet fabricatum cominus auro, Thuribulum pendet fabricatum cominus auro,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DSDS
surrounded by pillars on all sides ,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 71. De quibus altithrono spirabant thura Tonanti; De quibus altithrono spirabant thura Tonanti;
DDSS

ca: t, oa: t, ha: Y, q: Q, qc: X
and from these incense was smoking to the high-throned Thunderer.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 72. Cerea, flammigeris uenerans altaria donis, Cerea, flammigeris uenerans altaria donis,
DDDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pa: f, pat: DDDS
In all the porticoes a wax candle was burning,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 73. Porticibus cunctis ardebat lumine claro. Porticibus cunctis ardebat lumine claro.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
honouring the altars with flaming gifts.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 74. Occiduas tandem partes properamus euntes. Occiduas tandem partes properamus euntes.
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: p, pa: p, ma: Y, pat: DSSD
Going on, we hastened at last to the west side.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 75. Porticus illa nitens magno splendebat honore; Porticus illa nitens magno splendebat honore;
DDSS

sa: 3\3, q: DDSS
That shining portico gleamed with great distinction.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 76. Hac rutilans auro flammescit gratia mira Hac rutilans auro flammescit gratia mira
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DSSS
Here, glittering with gold there blazed a wondrous grace,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 77. Ara sacrata, Deo mittit quae munera summo: Ara sacrata, Deo mittit quae munera summo:
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: sm, pa: sm, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
a consecrated altar, which offered gifts to the highest God.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 78. Sapphirus hic solium, beriloque adnexus in ante, Sapphirus hic solium, beriloque annexus in ante,
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d?, fs: 1\2, pa: s, e: s, pat: DDDS
Here sapphire set with beryl in front had crafted an outstanding throne,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 79. Fecerat eximium, dominus cui insederat almus Fecerat eximium, dominus cui insederat almus
DDDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d?, fs: 4\2?, e: h, pat: DDDS
on which that holy lord was seated,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 80. Vulfsig, quem prisci cupiunt uocitare parentes. Vulfsig, quem prisci cupiunt uocitare parentes.
SSDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: vp, pa: vcp, ma: Y, pat: SSDD
whom his aged parents been pleased to call Wulfsig.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 81. Hunc ego cognoscens praemiro lumine clarum, Hunc ego cognoscens praemiro lumine clarum,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pa: c, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
When I recognised him, bright with wondrous light,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 82. Intremui gaudens; subito quin pronior almo Intremui gaudens; subito quin pronior almo
DSDS

caesura pattern: | sŭbĭtṓ | quīn | prṓnĭŏr ā́lmo | 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4d, sa: 3\2, q: DSDS
I trembled while rejoicing, immediately bowing low to the holy man.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 83. Ille, leuata manu, dictis sacrauit euntem. Ille, leuata manu, dictis sacrauit euntem.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, pat: DDSS
He raised his hand and blessed me with his words, as I left.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 84. Hinc ego me sensim, prisco comitante magistro, Hinc ego me sensim, prisco comitante magistro,
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: m, pa: m, ma: Y, pat: DSSD
From there I slowly made my way, accompanied by my former teacher,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 85. Conuerti ad culmen cellae quae respicit Arcton, Conuerti ad culmen cellae quae respicit Arcton,
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ta: c, pa: c, ma: Y, e: h, pat: SSSS
to a height in the church, looking out towards the North.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 86. Plurima qua miris micuerunt uascula gemmis. Plurima qua miris micuerunt uascula gemmis.
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: m, pat: DSDS
There, very many vessels sparkled with wondrous gems,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 87. Ast alia ex auro uariato lumine uibrant, Ast alia ex auro uariato lumine uibrant,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: v, pa: v, ma: Y, e: ?, pat: DSDS
and others in gold glistened with shimmering light,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 88. Ornatuque suo mundi superare metalla Ornatuque suo mundi superare metalla
SDSD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: sm, pa: sm, ma: Y, pat: SDSD
and in their adorned condition, being made of a precious source
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 89. Omnia iam poterant, pretioso germine facta. Omnia iam poterant, pretioso germine facta.
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: p, pat: DDDS
they could indeed surpass all the metals of the world.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 90. Haec inter dapibus diuersis mensa refecta Haec inter dapibus diuersis mensa refecta
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pa: d, pat: SDSS
Among these, a table replenished with various forms of sustenance
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 91. Omnigenisque epulis escarum, munera profert. Omnigenisque epulis escarum, munera profert.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f? | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, e: s, pat: DDSS
and food of all kinds offered the gift of a meal.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 92. Sumpserat hinc calicem uitrei de uena metalli Sumpserat hinc calicem uitrei de uena metalli
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: v, pa: v, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
He took from it a drinking-vessel made from a seam of mined crystal,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 93. Hauserat et manibus uenerandi dona liquoris, Hauserat et manibus uenerandi dona liquoris,
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pat: DDDS
and drew off with his hands the gift of venerable liquid,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 94. Sacrificansque piis precibus potumque ministrat. Sacrificansque piis precibus potumque ministrat.
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: p, ta: p, pa: p, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
which he blessed with pious prayers, as he served a drink.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 95. Ast ubi perceperam mirandi uina saporis Ast ubi perceperam mirandi uina saporis
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pat: DDSS
Then, when I had received wine of a wonderful flavour,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 96. In caelos Domino laudes gratesque rependi. In caelos Domino laudes gratesque rependi.
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, pat: SDSS
I rendered praise and thanks to the Lord in heaven.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 97. Presbyter interea uenerandus talia dixit; Presbyter interea uenerandus talia dixit;
DDDS

sa: 3\2, q: DDDS
Meanwhile, the venerable priest spoke as follows:
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 98. “Haec domus est meritis animarum condita sanctis, “Haec domus est meritis animarum condita sanctis,
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DDDS
‘This home has been established because of the holy merits of the souls,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 99. Quas Deus omnipotens istic pietate locabat; Quas Deus omnipotens istic pietate locabat;
DDSD

sa: 4\3, q: DDSD
which almighty God has placed here in piety.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 100. Esuriem poenasque situm per saecula nullus Esuriem poenasque situm per saecula nullus
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: s, pa: ps, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
None of them will feel hunger, pain, or thirst through the ages,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 101. Sentiet, in Domino sumunt sed gaudia longa, Sentiet, in Domino sumunt sed gaudia longa,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ta: s, pa: s, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
but they have long-lasting joys in the Lord,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 102. Laudantes Dominum caeli per saecula cuncta, Laudantes Dominum caeli per saecula cuncta,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
always praising though all the ages the Lord of heaven,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 103. Qui requiem lectis tribuet sine fine beatam.” Qui requiem lectis tribuet sine fine beatam.”
DSDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pat: DSDD
who will grant blessed rest without end to his elect.’
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 22 104. His dictis uigilans, uisum iam scribere coepi. His dictis uigilans, uisum iam scribere coepi.
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: v, pat: SDSS
Waking after these words were spoken, I then began to write what I had seen.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 23 1. Haec Lupus, alte pater, stolido de pectore Clarus Haec Lupus, alte pater, stolido de pectore Clarus
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: p, pa: p, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
Lofty father, the Famous Wolf composed these songs
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 23 2. Carmina composuit, corpore, mente, rogans, Carmina composuit, corpore, mente, rogans,
DD

caesura pattern: 3m, fs: 2\2, ta: c, pa: c, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DDS
from a simple heart, seeking with body and mind
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 23 3. Quatinus indigno Sancti sua munera praestent, Quatinus indigno Sancti sua munera praestent,
DSSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: s, pat: DSSD
that the saints may offer their gifts to one unworthy,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 23 4. Et poscant ueniam cum pauido precibus. Et poscant ueniam cum pauido precibus.
SD

caesura pattern: 3m, fs: 3\3, sa: p, ca: p, ta: p, pa: p, ma: Y, pat: SDS
and may ask pardon with their prayers for the one in fear.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 23 5. Omnipotens meritis semper quos augeat istic, Omnipotens meritis semper quos augeat istic,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DDSS
May monks gather together, so that this place may always be
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 23 6. Vt puram capiant corpore, mente, fidem; Vt puram capiant corpore, mente, fidem;
SD

caesura pattern: 3m, fs: 2\2, pa: c, pat: SDS
borne in mind for its merits by holy Christ,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 23 7. Hic locus ut Christo semper memorabilis almo Hic locus ut Christo semper memorabilis almo
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 5\2, pat: DSSD
and may the almighty ever increase them in this place by their merits,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 23 8. Exsistat meritis, accumulent monachi. Exsistat meritis, accumulent monachi.
SD

caesura pattern: 3m, fs: 4\3, ca: m, pa: m, ma: Y, pat: SDS
so that they embrace pure faith with body and mind.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 23 9. Sit Deus omnipotens per saecula cuncta beatis Sit Deus omnipotens per saecula cuncta beatis
DDSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pa: s, oa: s, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
May almighty God be a gentle saviour for blessed men
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 23 10. Saluator mitis, dum meliora uelint. Saluator mitis, dum meliora uelint.
SS

caesura pattern: 3m, fs: 4\2, ca: m, pa: m, ma: Y, pat: SSS
through all the ages, while they aim at better things.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 23 11. Cum quibus haec cantans, cupiens sua miscere uota, Cum quibus haec cantans, cupiens sua miscere uota,
DSDD

fs: 3\2, ta: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSDD, q: X
And among them may he who sings these songs, and desires to mingle his own prayers,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 23 12. Non cessat, famulans quandoque non uitiis. Non cessat, famulans quandoque non uitiis.
SD

caesura pattern: 3m, fs: 1\3, ca: nf, pa: ncf, oa: n, ma: Y, pat: SDS
not cease to serve, when this is not with flaws.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 23 13. Tu, pater, haec recitans nostros non sperne labores, Tu, pater, haec recitans nostros non sperne labores,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pa: n, pat: DDSS
And you, father, as you go through these poems, do not scorn our labours,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 23 14. Quin magis haec cernens gaudia digna tene. Quin magis haec cernens gaudia digna tene.
DS

caesura pattern: 3m, fs: 2\2, pa: c, pat: DSS
but rather as you look upon them, take suitable pleasure.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 23 15. Quod tuo tam clari meruerunt sanguine patris Quod tuo tam clari meruerunt sanguine patris
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: ct, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
I urge you to render thanks to God, that fathers of your blood
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 23 16. Esse, Deo grates reddere te moneo. Esse, Deo grates reddere te moneo.
DS

caesura pattern: 3m, fs: 1\3, pat: DSS
have merited to be so famous.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 23 17. Me quoque nunc precibus Domino mandare profusis Me quoque nunc precibus Domino mandare profusis
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Deign too, I pray, to commend me now with plentiful prayers to the Lord,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 23 18. Iam dignare, precor, corpore, corde rogans; Iam dignare, precor, corpore, corde rogans;
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and beseech him with body and mind,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 23 19. Quatinus hic trepido dimittat crimina uati Quatinus hic trepido dimittat crimina uati
DDSS

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that he, the all-powerful father, may remit the fearful poet his sins to,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 23 20. Omnipotens Genitor, nec pietate uacet. Omnipotens Genitor, nec pietate uacet.
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and that he may not fail in piety,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 23 21. Cui decus, imperium, uirtus, sapientia perpes, Cui decus, imperium, uirtus, sapientia perpes,
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with whom may glory, power, virtue, perpetual wisdom,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 23 22. Laus et honor semper permaneat, uigeat. Laus et honor semper permaneat, uigeat.
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praise, and honour always abide and thrive.
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 23 23. Te, pater, omnitenens seruet per saecula mitis, Te, pater, omnitenens seruet per saecula mitis,
DDSS

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You, father, may the all-controlling one keep in his kindness through time,
AEDILVVLF.DeAbbatibus 23 24. Inferni uinclis uerberibusque priuans. Inferni uinclis uerberibusque priuans.
SS

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and hold you back from the bonds and beatings of hell.