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https://clasp.ell.ox.ac.uk/poem/ALDHELM.CarmVirg
Author
Aldhelm
Title
Carmen de uirginitate
Language
Latin
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R. Ehwald, Aldhelmi Opera, MGH, AA 15 (Berlin, 1919), 350-471
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ALDHELM.CarmVirg

Carmen de uirginitate, praefatio

CdVP 1. Metrica tirones nunc promant carmina castoS Metrica tirones nunc promant carmina castoS
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: g, pat: DDSD
May metrical verses now acclaim chaste recruits
CdVP 2. Et laudem capiat quadrato cardine uirgO. Et laudem capiat quadrato cardine uirgO.
SDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: c, ca: c, ta: c, pa: c, oa: c, ma: Y, gl: abVAB, pat: DDSS
and let the virgin receive praise from the four cardinal points!
CdVP 3. Trinus in arce Deus, qui pollens saecla creauiT, Trinus in arce Deus, qui pollens saecla creauiT,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, sa: f, ca: f, ta: f, pa: f, ma: Y, pat: SSSS
Let the threefold God on high, who mightily created the world,
CdVP 4. Regnator mundi regnans in sedibus altiS Regnator mundi regnans in sedibus altiS
SSSS

sa: 2\3, ca: f, pa: p, oa: p, ma: p, ha: Y, pat: abVBA
the ruler of the earth, ruling in his lofty throne,
CdVP 5. Indigno conferre mihi dignetur in aethrA Indigno cofferre mihi dignetur in aethrA
SSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
deign to confer on unworthy me peace in heaven
CdVP 6. Cum sanctis requiem, quos laudo uersibus istiC. Cum sanctis requiem, quos laudo uersibus istiC.
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: l, oa: l, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
among the saints whom I praise right here in verse.
CdVP 7. Arbiter altithronus, qui seruat sceptra supernA, Arbiter altithronus, qui seruat sceptra supernA,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pa: f, pat: DSSS
The high-throned judge, who maintains the rule above,
CdVP 8. Tradidit his caeli per sudum scandere limeN Tradidit his caeli per sudum scandere limeN
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pa: c, pat: SDSS
granted to them to ascend through the cloudless threshold
CdVP 9. Inter sanctorum cuneos, qui laude perennI Inter sanctorum cuneos, qui laude perennI
SSDS

sa: 3\2, ca: v, ta: V, pa: V, oa: V, ma: V, ha: Y
among the ranks of saints, who with perpetual praise
CdVP 10. Rite glorificant moderantem regna TonanteM Rite glorificant moderantem regna TonanteM
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DSDS
rightly glorify the Thunderer governing his kingdom.
CdVP 11. Omnitenens dominus, mundi formator et auctoR, Omnitenens dominus, mundi formator et auctoR,
DDSS

sa: 3\2, ca: c, oa: n, ma: nc, ha: Y
Lord, owning all, shaper, and maker of the world,
CdVP 12. Nobis pauperibus confer suffragia certA Nobis pauperibus coffer suffragia certA
SDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: pV, pa: pc, oa: pV, ma: Y, gl: AbBaV, pat: DDSS
confer on us wretches certain assistance
CdVP 13. Et ne concedas trudendos hostibus istinC, Et ne concedas trudendos hostibus istinC,
SSSS

sa: 3\2, ta: g, oa: g, ma: g, ha: Y, pat: avbBA
and do not leave us to be thrust back from right there to enemies,
CdVP 14. Sed magis exiguos defendens dextera tangaT, Sed magis exiguos defendens dextera tangaT,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: c, gl: abvAB, pat: DDSS
but rather, may your protecting right hand touch the needy,
CdVP 15. Ne praedo pellax caelorum claudere limeN Ne praedo pellax caelorum claudere limeN
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pa: cr, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
lest the deceitful despoiler be able to close off the heavens’ threshold,
CdVP 16. Vel sanctos ualeat noxarum fallere scenA, Vel sanctos ualeat noxarum fallere scenA,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, sa: f, pat: DSSS
or to mislead the saints with a show of transgressions;
CdVP 17. Ne fur strofosus foueam detrudat in atraM, Ne fur strofosus foueam detrudat in atraM,
SSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: pc, pa: Vc, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
or lest the devious thief thrust down into the dark pit
CdVP 18. Conditor a summo quos Christus seruat OlimpO, Conditor a summo quos Christus seruat OlimpO,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, gl: aBvAb, pat: DSDS
those whom Christ, the founder, protects from loftiest Olympus,
CdVP 19. Pastor ouile tuens, ne possit rabula raptoR Pastor ouile tuens, ne possit rabula raptoR
DDSS

sa: 3\2, ta: l, oa: pl, ha: Y
as a shepherd watching over his fold, lest the ranting robber
CdVP 20. Regales uastans caulas bis dicere puppuP, Regales uastans caulas bis dicere puppuP,
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m?, fs: 3\2, pa: s, e: h, pat: SDDS
ravaging the royal folds be able to say ‘puppup’ twice,
CdVP 21. Omnia sed custos defendat ouilia iam nunC. Omnia sed custos defendat ouilia iam nunC.
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, pa: v, pat: SDDS
but may the guard defend all the sheepfolds even now.
CdVP 22. Maxima, praecipuum quae gestas numine nomeN, Maxima, praecipuum quae gestas numine nomeN,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, pat: SSSS
Mightiest mother, you who carry that exalted name by divine right,
CdVP 23. Addere suffragium mater dignare precatV! Addere suffragium mater dignare precatV!
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: r, pat: DDSS
may you deign to add your aid through prayer.
CdVP 24. Nam tu perpetuum prompsisti lumine lumeN, Nam tu perpetuum prompsisti lumine lumeN,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: nc, pa: c, oa: nc, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
For you brought forth everlasting light from light,
CdVP 25. Titan quem clamant sacro spiramine uateS, Titan quem clamant sacro spiramine uateS,
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m, fs: 3\3, sa: s, pat: SDDS
which the prophets call Titan in holy inspiration,
CdVP 26. Cuius per mundum iubar alto splendet ab axE Cuius per mundum iubar alto splendet ab axE
SSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: l, pat: DSSS
whose brilliance radiates from high heaven throughout the world
CdVP 27. Atque polos pariter replet uibramine fulmeN: Atque polos pariter replet uibramine fulmeN:
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: c, pa: d, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: SSDS
and whose lightning likewise fills the skies with coruscation:
CdVP 28. Rex regum et princeps populorum dictus ab aeuO Rex regum et princeps populorum dictus ab aeuO
SSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: d, pa: V, oa: Vd, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
the one called King of Kings and Prince of peoples throughout all time,
CdVP 29. Magnus de magno, de rerum regmine rectoR. Magnus de magno, de rerum regmine rectoR.
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m? | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, pa: v, e: m, pat: SSSS
great from greatness, ruler from his universal rule:
CdVP 30. Illum nec terrae nec possunt cingere caelI Illum nec terrae nec possunt cingere caelI
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m, fs: 3\3, pat: DDDS
neither lands nor heavens can encompass him,
CdVP 31. Nec mare nauigerum spumoso gurgite uallaT Nec mare nauigerum spumoso gurgite uallaT
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: p, ta: p, pa: p, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
nor does the ship-bearing sea enclose him with its foaming surge,
CdVP 32. Aut zonae mundi, quae stipant aethera celsA. Aut zonae mundi, quae stipant aethera celsA.
SSSS

sa: 4\2, oa: c
nor the girdles of the universe, which hem in the high heavens.
CdVP 33. Clarorum uitam, qui castis moribus istiC Clarorum uitam, qui castis moribus istiC
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: p, pa: vp, ma: Y, pat: SSDS
But it is the lives of the famous, who thrived with perpetual flowering
CdVP 34. Auxiliante Deo uernabant flore perennI, Auxiliante Deo uernabant flore perennI,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, ta: c, pa: cp, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
and God’s help right here in their chaste manners,
CdVP 35. Sanctis aggrediar studiis edicere paupeR, Sanctis aggrediar studiis edicere paupeR,
SDDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, sa: c, ca: c, ta: c, pa: cp, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
that I, a wretch, shall proceed in these sainted endeavours
CdVP 36. Tanta tamen digne si pauper praemia prodaT, Tanta tamen digne si pauper praemia prodaT,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: sV, pa: sp, oa: sV, ma: Y, gl: BCVAa, pat: DSSS
to spell out, if indeed a wretch can worthily set forth such great attainments
CdVP 37. Omnia cum nullus uerbis explanet apertE. Omnia cum nullus uerbis explanet apertE.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DDSS
when none may explain all things clearly in words:
CdV 38. SOTSAC ANIMRAC TNAMORP CNVN SENORIT ACIRTEM SOTSAC ANIMRAC TNAMORP CNVN SENORIT ACIRTEM
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m, fs: 4\2, sa: s, pa: V, oa: V, ma: Y, e: s, pat: SDDS
SOTSAC ANIMRAC TNAMORP CNVN SENORIT ACIRTEM.

Carmen de uirginitate

CdV 1. Omnipotens genitor mundum dicione gubernans, Omnipotens genitor mundum dicione gubernans,
DDSS

sa: 5\2
Almighty Father, governing the world with your say-so,
CdV 2. Lucida stelligeri qui condis culmina caeli, Lucida stelligeri qui condis culmina caeli,
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, gl: BVAa, pat: DSSS
you who sets up the shining heights of the starry sky,
CdV 3. Necnon telluris formans fundamina uerbo, Necnon telluris formans fundamina uerbo,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, gl: AVBb, pat: SSSS
also shaping the earth’s foundations with your word;
CdV 4. Pallida purpureo pingis qui flore uirecta; Pallida purpureo pingis qui flore uirecta;
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
you who paint the pale greenery with rosy bloom,
CdV 5. Sic quoque fluctiuagi refrenans caerula ponti, Sic quoque fluctiuagi refrenans caerula ponti,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, sa: c, ca: c, pat: SDSS
and also hold back the sapphire surface of the wave-wandering deep
CdV 6. Mergere ne ualeant terrarum litora limphis, Mergere ne ualeant terrarum litora limphis,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: s, oa: s, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
lest they are able to drown the lands’ shores in their streams,
CdV 7. Sed tumidos frangant fluctus obstacula rupis, Sed tumidos frangant fluctus obstacula rupis,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, gl: abVAB, pat: SDSS
but instead, the rocky obstacles may break the swollen waves;
CdV 8. Aruorum gelido qui cultus fonte rigabis Aruorum gelido qui cultus fonte rigabis
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, gl: abVAB, pat: DDSS
who will water the crops of the ploughed fields with a cooling spring
CdV 9. Et segetum glumas nimbosis imbribus auges; Et segetum glumas nimbosis imbribus auges;
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, ta: c, pa: cp, oa: c, ma: Y, gl: ABVab, pat: DDSS
and swells the corn’s husks with cloudy showers,
CdV 10. Qui latebras mundi geminato sidere demis: Qui latebras mundi geminato sidere demis:
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pa: d, gl: BaVAC, pat: DSSS
who removes the earth’s hiding places through twin stars
CdV 11. Nempe diem Titan et noctem Cynthia comit; Nempe diem Titan et noctem Cynthia comit;
DDSS

sa: 3\2, ta: s, oa: sc, ma: s, ha: Y, pat: AbVCB
(which is to say that Titan decorates the day and Cynthia the night),
CdV 12. Piscibus aequoreos qui campos pinguibus ornas Piscibus aequoreos qui campos pinguibus ornas
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: v, oa: v, ma: Y, gl: aBVAC, pat: DDSS
who adorns the oceanic fields with fat fish
CdV 13. Squamigeras formans in glauco gurgite turmas; Squamigeras formans in glauco gurgite turmas;
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: c, pa: c, ma: Y, gl: aAVBb, pat: SDSS
forming scaly squadrons in the grey flood;
CdV 14. Limpida praepetibus sic complens aera cateruis, Limpida praepetibus sic complens aera cateruis,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 5\2, pa: p, gl: aAVBC, pat: SDDD
likewise filling the clear air with swiftly-flying flocks,
CdV 15. Garrula quae rostris resonantes cantica pipant Garrula quae rostris resonantes cantica pipant
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 3\2, sa: v, oa: V, ma: Y, e: m, pat: DDSS
that chirrup chattering songs, piping with their beaks,
CdV 16. Atque creatorem diuersa uoce fatentur: Atque creatorem diuersa uoce fatentur:
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pa: c, pat: SDSS
and proclaim the creator with varied voices;
CdV 17. Da pius auxilium clemens, ut carmine possim Da pius auxilium clemens, ut carmine possim
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, pa: n, gl: AabCB, pat: SDDD
you, kindly and merciful, grant me aid that by my verse
CdV 18. Inclita sanctorum modulari gesta priorum, Inclita sanctorum modulari gesta priorum,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: V?, pa: v, ma: Y, gl: AabVB, pat: DSSS
I may be able to sing the famed deeds of saints of old,
CdV 19. Vt prius ex prosa laudabat littera castos; Vt prius ex prosa laudabat littera castos;
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, gl: AabBV, pat: DSSS
as previously my writing praised the chaste in prose.
CdV 20. Sic modo heroica stipulentur carmina laudem, Sic modo heroica stipulentur carmina laudem,
SDDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: p, pa: p, ma: Y, pat: SSDS
So now let heroic verses pile up their praise,
CdV 21. Vt fasti seriem memini dixisse priorem Vt fasti seriem memini dixisse priorem
SSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: vV?, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
as I remember the previous sequence of my book to have said,
CdV 22. Et dudum prompsit uoto spondente libellus! Et dudum prompsit uoto spondente libellus!
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: p, pa: p, oa: p, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
and as my little book once proclaimed, in the keeping of a promise.
CdV 23. Non rogo ruricolas uersus et commata Musas Non rogo ruricolas uersus et commata Musas
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pa: c, ma: Y, e: h, pat: SSSS
I do not ask for verses and phrases from the rustic Muses,
CdV 24. Nec peto Castalidas metrorum cantica nimphas, Nec peto Castalidas metrorum cantica nimphas,
SDDS

caesura pattern: 2m? | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: v, pa: Vv, oa: V, ma: Y, e: m, gl: aVbBA, pat: SSSS
nor do I seek songs in metres from the Castalian nymphs
CdV 25. Quas dicunt Elicona iugum seruare supernum, Quas dicunt Elicona iugum seruare supernum,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m? | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, sa: l, ta: V, pa: cV, ma: Y, e: ?, gl: AbVaB, pat: SDSS
who, they say, keep the lofty peak of Helicon;
CdV 26. Nec precor, ut Phoebus linguam sermone loquacem Nec precor, ut Phoebus linguam sermone loquacem
SSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pa: n, e: m, pat: SSSS
nor do I request that Phoebus, whom Latona, his mother, bore on Delos,
CdV 27. Dedat, quem Delo peperit Latona creatrix; Dedat, quem Delo peperit Latona creatrix;
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: c, ca: c, ta: c, pa: c, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
may grant me a tongue, loquacious in speech;
CdV 28. Versibus infandis non umquam dicere dignor, Versibus infandis non umquam dicere dignor,
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: c, pat: SSSS
I do not ever deign to utter in unspeakable verses,
CdV 29. Vt quondam argutus fertur dixisse poeta: Vt quondam argutus fertur dixisse poeta:
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: pc, ta: pc, pa: pc, oa: p, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
as once a subtle poet is said to have proclaimed:
CdV 30. “Pandite nunc Elicona, deae, cantusque mouete!” “Pandite nunc Elicona, deae, cantusque mouete!”
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, ta: p, pa: cp, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
‘Open up Helicon now, goddesses, and stir my songs!’
CdV 31. Sed potius nitar precibus pulsare Tonantem, Sed potius nitar precibus pulsare Tonantem,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 5\2, ca: m, ta: m, pa: m, ma: Y, pat: SSSD
But I shall rather strive to stir through prayers the Thunderer,
CdV 32. Qui nobis placidi confert oracula uerbi; Qui nobis placidi coffert oracula uerbi;
SSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: V?c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: SDDS
who confers upon us the revelations of the gentle Word
CdV 33. Verbum de uerbo peto: hoc psalmista canebat Verbum de uerbo peto: hoc psalmista canebat
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, pa: mV, oa: m, ma: Y, gl: abvAB, pat: DSSS
I seek a word from the Word: this is what the psalmist sang,
CdV 34. Corde patris genitum; quod proles unica constat, Corde patris genitum; quod proles unica constat,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: Vv, pa: v, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
engendered in the Father’s heart, that which is his only Son,
CdV 35. Quo pater omnipotens per mundum cuncta creauit. Quo pater omnipotens per mundum cuncta creauit.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: c, ca: c, ta: c, pa: c, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
by which the Father Almighty created all things throughout the world.
CdV 36. Sic patris et prolis dignetur spiritus almus Sic patris et prolis dignetur spiritus almus
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pat: DSSS
So may the kindly spirit of the Father and the Son
CdV 37. Auxilium fragili clementer dedere seruo: Auxilium fragili clementer dedere seruo:
SDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pa: V, pat: SDSS
mercifully deign to grant aid to a frail servant.
CdV 38. Est namque in deitate manens substantia simplex, Est namque in deitate manens substantia simplex,
DDDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DSSS
For in the godhead there is remaining a single essence;
CdV 39. In deitate manet quoque subsistentia triplex; In deitate manet quoque subsistentia triplex;
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ta: V, pa: V, ma: Y, gl: aaVbB, pat: DSSS
in the godhead there also remain a threefold existence.
CdV 40. Proprietas ergo credatur nomine trino, Proprietas ergo credatur nomine trino,
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: p, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
The peculiarity may therefore be believed in a triple name,
CdV 41. Maiestas uero dicatur nomine simplo! Maiestas uero dicatur nomine simplo!
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: f, ca: v, ta: v, pa: v, oa: vf, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
but let the majesty power be spoken of in a single name!
CdV 42. Namque fides cogit personas credere trinas, Namque fides cogit personas credere trinas,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, pat: DSSS
For faith compels us to believe in a triple personage,
CdV 43. Sed natura Dei, caeli praeclara creatrix, Sed natura Dei, caeli praeclara creatrix,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
but the nature of God, the outstanding creator of heaven,
CdV 44. Omnia regnando dispensat saecula simplex. Omnia regnando dispensat saecula simplex.
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ta: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
by ruling as one manages all the ages.
CdV 45. En promissa nouo scribantur carmina uersu! En promissa nouo scribantur carmina uersu!
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: r, pa: r, oa: r, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
Behold, let the promised songs be inscribed in new verse!
CdV 46. Garrula uirgineas depromat pagina laudes Garrula uirgineas depromat pagina laudes
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pat: SDSS
Let the chattering page issue forth virginal praise,
CdV 47. Colaque cum pedibus pergant et commata ternis: Colaque cum pedibus pergant et commata ternis:
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pa: cm, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
and let the clauses and phrases of the verse proceed on threefold feet:
CdV 48. Dactilus excepto decurrat fine metrorum, Dactilus excepto decurrat fine metrorum,
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: t, pa: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
let the dactyl run on except at the end of verses,
CdV 49. Spondei quintam contemnat sillaba partem; Spondei quintam contemnat sillaba partem;
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pat: DSSS
but let the spondee’s syllable stay away from the fifth part;
CdV 50. Vltima sic trochei concludat littera uersum, Vltima sic trochei concludat littera uersum,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pa: c, pat: SSSS
in this way let the final writing of a trochee finish off the verse,
CdV 51. Extremus iugiter qui gaudet calce teneri. Extremus iugiter qui gaudet calce teneri.
SDDD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pat: SDSS
the one that, always last, is happy to be kept to the end.
CdV 52. Sic ternis pedibus properent epigrammata metri! Sic ternis pedibus properent epigrammata metri!
DDSS

fs: 4d, sa: 2\3, oa: s
In this way let the metrical inscriptions proceed on threefold feet!
CdV 53. Nec tibi difficile prorsus quicquam arbitror esse, Nec tibi difficile prorsus quicquam arbitror esse,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4f | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: V?, ta: V?, pa: V?, oa: V, ma: Y, gl: CAaBb, pat: SSDD
Nor, of course, do I reckon anything to be difficult for you
CdV 54. Qui crebris uicibus naturae iura relaxas. Qui crebris uicibus naturae iura relaxas.
SDDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: sc, pa: c, oa: s, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
who relax the laws of nature with frequent changes.
CdV 55. Nam nobis rudibus ueterum monumenta librorum Nam nobis rudibus ueterum monumenta librorum
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 5\2, pa: Vs, ma: Y, gl: aCVAB, pat: SDSD
For the monuments of ancient books bear witness to us novices
CdV 56. Vocibus humanis fantem testantur asellam, Vocibus humanis fantem testantur asellam,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, sa: c, pa: l, oa: l, ma: Y, gl: avbAB, pat: DSSS
the little ass speaking with human voice,
CdV 57. Garrula quae pridem bombosa fauce rudebat, Garrula quae pridem bombosa fauce rudebat,
SSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: c, gl: abVAB, pat: SDSS
the one that previously used to prattle on with braying throat,
CdV 58. Deuotaturus populum cum pergere uatis Deuotaturus populum cum pergere uatis
DSSS

sa: 3\2
when a prophet about to curse the people wanted to proceed
CdV 59. Vellet et insontem uerborum sternere telis. Vellet et insontem uerborum sternere telis.
DSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: vf, ta: v, pa: vf, oa: v, ma: Y, gl: abVAB, pat: DDSS
and lay low the innocent ass with darts of words.
CdV 60. Plus igitur conferre mihi te posse fatebor, Plus igitur cofferre mihi te posse fatebor,
SSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: p, pat: SSSS
So I openly say that you can confer on me poetic power,
CdV 61. Qui in me terrenam dignaris condere formam Qui in me terrenam dignaris condere formam
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: l, pa: l, ma: Y, gl: aAvBb, pat: SSSS
you, who deign to form a shape of earth and inspire this
CdV 62. Et brutum inspiras uitali flamine pectus, Et brutum inspiras uitali flamine pectus,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: v, ta: v, pa: v, oa: v, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
brute chest with vital breath,
CdV 63. Qui corda ingeniis ornas et labra loquelis, Qui corda ingeniis ornas et labra loquelis,
SSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: c, pa: c, ma: Y, gl: AbVaB, pat: DDSS
who augment minds with skills and lips with words,
CdV 64. Nequiquam ut nullus sermonum plectra resoluat Nequiquam ut nullus sermonum plectra resoluat
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 5\2, pat: SSSD
so that for no purpose no one lets loose the strumming of speech
CdV 65. Et fidibus citharae moduletur carmina Christo. Et fidibus citharae moduletur carmina Christo.
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, pa: c, pat: DSSS
or plays songs to Christ on the harp’s strings in songs.
CdV 66. Si uero quisquam chordarum respuit odas Si uero quisquam chordarum respuit odas
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pat: DSSS
But if indeed, anyone rejects the songs of the lyre’s chords
CdV 67. Et potiora cupit, quam pulset pectine chordas, Et potiora cupit, quam pulset pectine chordas,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, sa: V?, ca: V, ta: V?, pa: Vs, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
and desires something better than to pluck the chords with a plectrum
CdV 68. Quis psalmista pius psallebat cantibus olim, Quis psalmista pius psallebat cantibus olim,
SSSD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: f, pa: f, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
with which the pious Psalmist once accompanied the psalms,
CdV 69. Ac mentem magno gestit modulamine pasci Ac mentem magno gestit modulamine pasci
SDDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: cV?, pa: c, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
and is keen to feed the mind with a mighty melody
CdV 70. Et cantu gracili refugit contentus adesse: Et cantu gracili refugit contentus adesse:
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: V?, ta: V?, pa: V?, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
and refuses to be content with lissom song,
CdV 71. Maxima millenis auscultans organa flabris Maxima millenis auscultans organa flabris
DSSS

sa: 3\2, ta: v, oa: V, ha: Y
let that man, hearing the greatest instruments
CdV 72. Mulceat auditum uentosis follibus iste, Mulceat auditum uentosis follibus iste,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DSSS
with a thousandfold blast, delight his hearing with windy bellows,
CdV 73. Quamlibet auratis fulgescant cetera capsis! Quamlibet auratis fulgescant cetera capsis!
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: f, oa: f, ma: Y, gl: CaVAB, pat: DSSS
even though others shine resplendent with gilded sound-boxes!
CdV 74. Quis poterit digne rerum misteria nosse Quis poterit digne rerum misteria nosse
SDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ta: p, pa: p, ma: Y, gl: abVAB, pat: DDSS
Who could properly know the mysteries of things
CdV 75. Aut abstrusa Dei gnaro cognoscere sensu, Aut abstrusa Dei gnaro cognoscere sensu,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: s, oa: s, ma: Y, gl: vabBA, pat: DSSD
or recognize God’s secrets through cunning reason ,
CdV 76. Torridus altaris ni sumptus forcipe carbo Torridus altaris ni sumptus forcipe carbo
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: m, pat: SSDS
unless the searing coal or the burning pebble, taken up ,
CdV 77. Calculus aut ardens emundet spurca labella, Calculus aut ardens emundet spurca labella,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, sa: ssp, pa: v, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
in the altar’s tongs should cleanse shameful lips?
CdV 78. Quo Seraphim quondam purgauit labra prophetae, Quo Seraphim quondam purgauit labra prophetae,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: p, pa: c, oa: p, ma: Y, pat: SSSS
The coal with which the Seraphim once purged the Prophet’s lips,
CdV 79. Vt merito deinceps caelesti fomite flagrans Vt merito deinceps caelesti fomite flagrans
DSSS

sa: 4\2, ca: c, ta: c, pa: c, oa: c, ma: c, ha: Y, pat: avbAB
so that from then on, glowing deservedly with heavenly kindling,
CdV 80. Egregius doctor uerbi clustella resoluat Egregius doctor uerbi clustella resoluat
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: d, gl: abBAC, pat: SDSS
the excellent doctor unfastens the locks of the word,
CdV 81. Et noxas populi scripturae torribus urat, Et noxas populi scripturae torribus urat,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pat: SSSS
and with the torches of Scripture burnt up the people’s faults,
CdV 82. Quatenus ad Christum conuertat dogmate plures Quatenus ad Christum conuertat dogmate plures
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ta: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
so that through doctrine he might convert more to Christ,
CdV 83. Ruricolas mutans ad caeli regna falanges? Ruricolas mutans ad caeli regna falanges?
SDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pa: c, pat: DSSD
turning earth-dwelling hordes towards the kingdom of heaven.
CdV 84. Humani generis triplex distantia fertur, Humani generis triplex distantia fertur,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pa: d, gl: VabBA, pat: SDSS
There is said to be a threefold distinction among the human race
CdV 85. Quae modo per mundum triquadro cardine degit Quae modo per mundum triquadro cardine degit
DSSS

sa: 3\2, pat: abvBA
that now lives throughout the tripartite parts of the world
CdV 86. Et studet in terris mercari regna Tonantis: Et studet in terris mercari regna Tonantis:
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, pa: dV, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
and strives on earth to purchase the Thunderer’s kingdom:
CdV 87. Denique nonnullos sortitur uita iugalis, Denique nonnullos sortitur uita iugalis,
SSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4f, fs: 4\2, pat: SDSD
finally, married life receives some
CdV 88. Qui recte uiuunt concessa lege tororum Qui recte uiuunt concessa lege tororum
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
who live correctly in wedlock’s permitted law,
CdV 89. Et praecepta Dei toto conamine mentis Et praecepta Dei toto conamine mentis
SDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, pa: sm, ma: Y, pat: DSDD
and endeavour through all the striving of their minds
CdV 90. Conseruare student thalami sub iure manentes; Conseruare student thalami sub iure manentes;
SSDD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DDSS
to keep God’s teachings while remaining under marriage’s law.
CdV 91. Post haec castorum gradus alter et ordo secundus Post haec castorum gradus alter et ordo secundus
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: c, ta: c, pa: c, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: SSSS
After this, there follows another category and second degree of the chaste,
CdV 92. Subsequitur, nupti qui iam conubia spernunt Subsequitur, nupti qui iam conubia spernunt
SDSD

caesura pattern: 2m? | 3f | 4m, fs: 4\2, sa: p, ta: V?, pa: V, oa: V, ma: Y, e: m, pat: SDDS
who, after having been married spurn marriage and sever
CdV 93. Ac indulta sibi scindunt retinacula luxus Ac indulta sibi scindunt retinacula luxus
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, ta: c, pa: c, ma: Y, gl: AbVCB, pat: DSSS
the restraints of luxury granted them,
CdV 94. Lurida linquentes spurcae consortia carnis, Lurida linquentes spurcae consortia carnis,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ta: d, pa: d, oa: d, ma: Y, gl: aVbAB, pat: SDSS
abandoning the shocking associations of impure flesh,
CdV 95. Vt castis proprium conseruent moribus aeuum, Vt castis proprium conseruent moribus aeuum,
SDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 2f? | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V?, ma: Y, e: m, gl: aBVAb, pat: DDSS
so that they may maintain their own eternity in chaste practices
CdV 96. Dum conexa prius thalamorum uincula rumpunt; Dum conexa prius thalamorum uincula rumpunt;
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: m, pa: m, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
when they break the bonds of the marriage-bed to which they were previously tied.
CdV 97. Tertia uirgineis fulgescit uita lucernis, Tertia uirgineis fulgescit uita lucernis,
SSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: v, pa: vV?, ma: Y, pat: SSDS
A third life shines in virginal lamps of those
CdV 98. Cuius praecellit praefatos infula ritus: Cuius praecellit praefatos infula ritus:
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: v, pa: v, ma: Y, pat: SDDS
whose excellence exceeds the customs spoken of above.
CdV 99. Mundani luxus calcans ludibria falsa Mundani luxus calcans ludibria falsa
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, sa: s, pa: V, ma: Y, pat: SSSS
Virginity, stamping down the false frivolities of the world’s excess,
CdV 100. Virginitas summo uirtutum uertice paret, Virginitas summo uirtutum uertice paret,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DSSS
appears at the highest pinnacle of the virtues,
CdV 101. Dum soror angelicae constet castissima uitae, Dum soror angelicae constet castissima uitae,
SSSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: cv, ta: v, pa: v, ma: Y, pat: SDDD
since it may stand as the most chaste sister of angelic life:
CdV 102. In qua non regnat fallax petulantia saecli, In qua non regnat fallax petulantia saecli,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: c, ta: c, pa: c, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: SDDS
in whom the world’s beguiling wantonness does not hold sway,
CdV 103. Sed potius certat carnem frenare rebellem Sed potius certat carnem frenare rebellem
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: p, ta: V?, pa: V?, oa: p, ma: Y, e: m, gl: CAvBb, pat: DDSS
but rather the spirit strives to control the rebel flesh
CdV 104. Spiritus, ut tetras possit compescere noxas Spiritus, ut tetras possit compescere noxas
DDDS

sa: 4\2, ca: p, ta: p, pa: p, oa: p, ha: Y
so that it can constrain wicked failings,
CdV 105. Et facinus scelerum superans explodat inorme, Et facinus scelerum superans explodat inorme,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 5\2, ca: s, pat: DSSD
and, in overcoming, shatter the enormous crime of sins,
CdV 106. Quae plerumque solent ferratas uincere mentes, Quae plerumque solent ferratas uincere mentes,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pa: Vc, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
that are accustomed to conquering the ironclad minds of many,
CdV 107. Quamlibet existant praedurae cotis adinstar. Quamlibet existant praedurae cotis adinstar.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: c, ca: c, ta: c, pa: cs, oa: c, ma: Y, gl: AbvCB, pat: DSSD
even though they seem as strong as whetstone.
CdV 108. His igitur gradibus pandit regnator Olimpi His igitur gradibus pandit regnator Olimpi
SSSS

sa: 4\2, oa: v
Therefore to these categories the ruler of Olympus
CdV 109. Aulae caelestis ualuas et limina uitae; Aulae caelestis ualuas et limina uitae;
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, pa: s, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
spreads wide the gates of the heavenly hall and the thresholds of life,
CdV 110. Quos numero supra ternos iam diximus ante. Quos numero supra ternos iam diximus ante.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: f, pat: DSSS
those threefold ones in number which we already spoke about above.
CdV 111. His quoque fecundo largitur semine fruges, His quoque fecundo largitur semine fruges,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: s, pa: s, oa: s, ma: Y, gl: abVAB, pat: DDDS
Also upon these from fertile seed he confers fruits,
CdV 112. Quas pia perpetui praedixit gloria regni Quas pia perpetui praedixit gloria regni
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: f, oa: f, ma: Y, pat: SSDS
which the kindly glory of the eternal kingdom foretold would burgeon
CdV 113. Glescere sulcati per squalida iugera ruris. Glescere sulcati per squalida iugera ruris.
SSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: j, pa: V?j, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
throughout the barren plots of ploughed earth.
CdV 114. Sanctis centenos meritorum iure maniplos Sanctis centenos meritorum iure maniplos
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, pa: V, pat: DDSD
Because of their deserts, he confirmed fruitful sheaves
CdV 115. Virginibus iugiter fecundos sorte spopondit, Virginibus iugiter fecundos sorte spopondit,
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pa: v, pat: DSSS
in a hundredfold measure for the holy virgins ,
CdV 116. Qui falsas mundi contemnunt pectore pompas Qui falsas mundi contemnunt pectore pompas
DSSS

sa: 3\2, oa: c
who spurn in their heart the world’s false displays,
CdV 117. Fetida calcantes spurcae contagia carnis; Fetida calcantes spurcae contagia carnis;
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
tramping down the fetid taints of impure flesh;
CdV 118. At uero decies senas de cespite ruris At uero decies senas de cespite ruris
SSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DSDS
likewise indeed Christ, the glory of the heavens,
CdV 119. Fruges deprompsit caelorum gloria Christus: Fruges deprompsit caelorum gloria Christus:
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m?, fs: 4\3, ca: Vm, pa: V, oa: V, ma: Y, e: h, pat: SDSS
declared a sixty-fold fruit from the field of the earth;
CdV 120. Quos proprie casti carpunt de rure maniplos, Quos proprie casti carpunt de rure maniplos,
DSSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: m, pa: V, oa: Vm, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
the sheaves the chaste reap from the earth as their own,
CdV 121. Qui modo disrumpunt conubia nexa tororum Qui modo disrumpunt conubia nexa tororum
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: g, gl: aCVAB, pat: DDSS
who now break the bonds of the marriage-bed,
CdV 122. Et demunt proprias deuota mente lecebras Et demunt proprias deuota mente lecebras
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m? | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: V?, ta: V?, pa: V, ma: Y, e: ?, gl: aABbC, pat: SDSS
and take away their own temptations with a devout mind,
CdV 123. Mundanae licita spernentes gaudia pompae; Mundanae licita spernentes gaudia pompae;
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, gl: VabAB, pat: DSSS
spurning the permitted joys of worldly display;
CdV 124. Sed demum decies metens ex aequore garbas Sed demum decies metens ex aequore garbas
SDSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, gl: caBAb, pat: DDSS
but finally, that one will receive thirty-fold bundles
CdV 125. Ternas accipiet, qui uincla iugalia nectit Ternas accipiet, qui uincla iugalia nectit
DSDS

sa: 2\3, ta: c
from the field while they reap; the one who ties marital bonds
CdV 126. Nec penitus calcat licitae commercia uitae, Nec penitus calcat licitae commercia uitae,
DSDD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: g, ca: g, ta: g, pa: pg, oa: pg, ma: Y, gl: abVAB, pat: DDSS
and does not entirely tramp down the interactions of a lawful life,
CdV 127. Sed magis in mundo sobolem generare nepotum Sed magis in mundo sobolem generare nepotum
DDSS

sa: 3\2, pat: aVbAB
but rather freely chooses to beget a generation of offspring
CdV 128. Progeniemque libens exoptat gignere stirpis. Progeniemque libens exoptat gignere stirpis.
SSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: c, ta: v, pa: vf, oa: vc, ma: Y, gl: AaVBC, pat: SSSS
in the world and to produce a progeny of kin.
CdV 129. Quapropter cuncti, quos flammat cura pudoris Quapropter cuncti, quos flammat cura pudoris
SDDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: t, oa: t, ma: Y, gl: AaVCB, pat: DSSS
Therefore let everyone, whom concern for modesty enflames
CdV 130. Et quorum integritatis amor praecordia pungit, Et quorum integritatis amor praecordia pungit,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: f, pa: df, ma: Y, gl: AabBC, pat: DSSS
and whose hearts a love of purity provokes,
CdV 131. Spiritus ac castae coniungant foedera carnis, Spiritus ac castae coniungant foedera carnis,
SDSS

sa: 3\2, ta: sp, oa: s, ha: Y
contract an agreement of spirit and chaste flesh,
CdV 132. Dum diuina docet duplam sententia uitam! Dum diuina docet duplam sententia uitam!
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, e: ?, pat: DSSS
just as divine opinion describes a twofold life.
CdV 133. Corporeis nam anima praefertur gestibus alma. Corporeis nam anima praefertur gestibus alma.
SDSS

sa: 3\3, ta: V?p, oa: p, ha: Y
For the blessed soul takes precedence over bodily deeds.
CdV 134. Idcirco iugiter mentis monarchia regnet, Idcirco iugiter mentis monarchia regnet,
SSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ta: s, pa: s, ma: Y, gl: cabAB, pat: DSSS
So let the mind’s monarchy rule constantly,
CdV 135. Vt non insultent animam fantasmata carnis Vt non insultent animam fantasmata carnis
SDDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pa: f, oa: f, ma: Y, gl: abVAB, pat: DSSS
so that deceptions of the flesh do not assail the soul;
CdV 136. Nec uincat dominam stolido uernacula gestu Nec uincat dominam stolido uernacula gestu
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 5\2, ca: v, pa: v, oa: v, ma: Y, gl: abVBA, pat: SSSD
and a maidservant over-rule her mistress by a stupid act,
CdV 137. Aut umquam regnet contemptu serua superbo! Aut umquam regnet contemptu serua superbo!
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: c, pa: s, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
or a serving-woman ever govern with proud disdain!
CdV 138. Nunc igitur raros decerpant carmina flores, Nunc igitur raros decerpant carmina flores,
SDDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pa: s, gl: AaVBC, pat: DSSS
Now, therefore let these songs pluck rare flowers
CdV 139. E quis uirgineas ualeant fabricare coronas! E quis uirgineas ualeant fabricare coronas!
SDDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pa: v, oa: vc, ma: Y, gl: abVAB, pat: DDSS
from which they are able to craft virginity’s crowns!
CdV 140. Quid plus caelicolas iuuat in certamine nostro Quid plus caelicolas iuuat in certamine nostro
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: p, pa: p, oa: p, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
What pleases the heaven-dwellers more in our struggle
CdV 141. Quam integritatis amor regnans in pectore puro? Quam integritatis amor regnans in pectore puro?
DDDS

sa: 3\2, ta: vVf, pa: v, oa: vf, ma: vV, ha: Y
than love of purity reigning in a pure chest?
CdV 142. Namque pudicitiae superos praeconia pascunt; Namque pudicitiae superos praeconia pascunt;
DSSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: s, oa: s, ma: Y, gl: AbVBC, pat: DSSS
For commemorations of chastity nourish the celestial ones;
CdV 143. Cui licet in terris stirpis generamina surgant, Cui licet in terris stirpis generamina surgant,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: t, ca: t, ta: t, pa: t, oa: t, ma: Y, pat: SSSS
although generations of offspring rise up through it on earth,
CdV 144. Attamen in caelis uirtutum culmina scandit. Attamen in caelis uirtutum culmina scandit.
DSSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pa: c, gl: abvAB, pat: DSSS
yet in heaven it scales the summits of the virtues.
CdV 145. Virginitas castam seruans sine crimine carnem Virginitas castam seruans sine crimine carnem
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, ta: c, pa: sc, oa: s, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
Virginity, keeping the flesh chaste without fault,
CdV 146. Cetera uirtutum uincit praeconia laude; Cetera uirtutum uincit praeconia laude;
DDSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: s, oa: s, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
surpasses in praise other commemorations;
CdV 147. Spiritus altithroni templum sibi uindicat almus, Spiritus altithroni templum sibi uindicat almus,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: v, pat: DDSS
the gracious spirit of high-throned God claims a temple for itself
CdV 148. Taliter immunis flagrat si corde uoluntas, Taliter immunis flagrat si corde uoluntas,
DDDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, gl: VabBA, pat: DDSS
if the blameless will is inflamed in such a way in the heart,
CdV 149. Sanctus apostolicae cecinit dum sermo loquelae: Sanctus apostolicae cecinit dum sermo loquelae:
SSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: V?, ma: Y, gl: VAbBa, pat: SSSS
as the blessed discourse of apostolic speech has sung:
CdV 150. “Nescitis, quod fana Dei sint ilia uestra? “Nescitis, quod fana Dei sint ilia uestra?
DSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, gl: abVAB, pat: DDSS
‘Do you not know that your loins are shrines of God.
CdV 151. Spiritus in uobis habitat iam iure Tonantis!” Spiritus in uobis habitat iam iure Tonantis!”
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: r, ta: v, pa: vf, ma: Y, pat: DSDD
The spirit of the Thunderer now dwells rightly in you.’
CdV 152. Quae temerare nefas est et maculare piaclo. Quae temerare nefas est et maculare piaclo.
DSSS

sa: 2\3
And it is an ungodly deed to pollute or stain them by sin.
CdV 153. Virginitas fulget lucens ut gemma coronae, Virginitas fulget lucens ut gemma coronae,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: c, ta: V?, pa: V?, oa: c, ma: Y, gl: CBvAa, pat: DDSS
Gleaming virginity shines like the jewel of a crown
CdV 154. Quae caput aeterni praecingit stemmate regis; Quae caput aeterni praecingit stemmate regis;
SDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pa: f, oa: f, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
which encircles the head of the eternal king in a garland.
CdV 155. Haec calcat pedibus spurcae consortia uitae Haec calcat pedibus spurcae consortia uitae
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4f, fs: 3\3, ca: f, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSSD
She tramps down with her feet upon the relationships of impure life,
CdV 156. Funditus exstirpans petulantis gaudia carnis. Funditus exstirpans petulantis gaudia carnis.
SDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: f, oa: f, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
eradicating utterly the joys of lascivious flesh.
CdV 157. Auri materiem fului obrizumque metallum, Auri materiem fului obrizumque metallum,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: r, pat: DDSS
From the bosom of the earth, squalid gravel
CdV 158. Ex quibus ornatur praesentis machina mundi, Ex quibus ornatur praesentis machina mundi,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: v, pa: Vcv, oa: Vv, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
produces the substance of tawny gold and gleaming metal,
CdV 159. Glarea de gremio producit sordida terrae: Glarea de gremio producit sordida terrae:
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: c, pa: Vc, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
with which the fabric of the present world is adorned.
CdV 160. Sic casta integritas, auri flauentis imago, Sic casta integritas, auri flauentis imago,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pa: V?, oa: V?, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
So too chaste purity, the image of yellow gold,
CdV 161. Gignitur e spurca terreni carne parentis. Gignitur e spurca terreni carne parentis.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pat: DSSS
is born from the impure flesh of an earthly parent.
CdV 162. Vt rosa puniceo tincturas murice cunctas Vt rosa puniceo tincturas murice cunctas
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: c, gl: aVBbA, pat: SSSS
Just as the rose surpasses all tinges of crimson dye
CdV 163. Coccineosque simul praecellit rubra colores; Coccineosque simul praecellit rubra colores;
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pa: V, pat: SDSS
and likewise in its redness scarlet colours;
CdV 164. Pallida purpureas ut gignit glarea gemmas, Pallida purpureas ut gignit glarea gemmas,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 1\2, ca: Vp, pa: p, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
as pallid gravel produces purple gems
CdV 165. Puluerulenta tegit quas spurci glebula ruris; Puluerulenta tegit quas spurci glebula ruris;
SSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DSSS
which the dusty clod of impure earth covers;
CdV 166. Vt flos flauescens scandit de cortice corni Vt flos flauescens scandit de cortice corni
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: c, ta: c, pa: c, ma: Y, gl: aVbAB, pat: SDDS
as the yellowing blossom emerges from the cornel’s bark
CdV 167. Tempore uernali, dum promit germina tellus; Tempore uernali, dum promit germina tellus;
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m? | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: s, pa: Vs, ma: Y, e: h, pat: SSSS
at springtime, when the earth sprouts shoots;
CdV 168. Dactilus ut dulcis frondenti uertice palmae Dactilus ut dulcis frondenti uertice palmae
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, gl: abVBA, pat: DSSS
just as the sweet date emerges at the leafy palm-top
CdV 169. Truditur et sicco praestabit stipite proles; Truditur et sicco praestabit stipite proles;
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: SSSS
and fruit will burst from of dry branches;
CdV 170. Vnio de conca ut ponti sordente nitescens Vnio de conca ut ponti sordente nitescens
DDSS

sa: 3\2, ta: f, oa: V, ma: Vf, ha: Y
like a shining pearl is nurtured in the squalid sea-oyster
CdV 171. Nascitur et proprio matrem praecellit honore; Nascitur et proprio matrem praecellit honore;
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: u, ca: v, ta: v, pa: v, oa: v, ma: Y, gl: ABVab, pat: SDSS
and surpasses its mother with its own splendour;
CdV 172. Squalidus ut sablo spreti sub cespite ruris Squalidus ut sablo spreti sub cespite ruris
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, e: h, gl: AaBvb, pat: DSSS
and as the base sand beneath the soil of scorned earth
CdV 173. Bratea flauentis depromit fila metalli - Bratea flauentis depromit fila metalli -
SSSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, sa: f, pat: SSDS
yields golden threads of yellow metal,
CdV 174. Vt bino sena cludam paradigmata uersu -: Vt bino sena cludam paradigmata uersu -:
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pat: DSSS
likewise, so that I might sum up six examples in two lines,
CdV 175. Sic sacra uirginitas caelorum grata colonis Sic sacra uirginitas caelorum grata colonis
DSSS

sa: 2\3, ca: l, ta: l, pa: l, oa: Vl, ha: Y
does sacred virginity, so welcome to those dwelling in heaven,
CdV 176. Corpore de spurco sumit primordia uitae. Corpore de spurco sumit primordia uitae.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: nl, pa: l, oa: n, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
take the beginnings of life from an impure body.
CdV 177. Vinea frugiferis ut constat gloria campis, Vinea frugiferis ut constat gloria campis,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: f, gl: aVbAB, pat: DSDS
Just as the glory of the vine stands in fruitful fields,
CdV 178. Pampinus immensos dum gignit palmite botros Pampinus immensos dum gignit palmite botros
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, sa: v, pat: DSSS
when the vine-shoot produces huge bunches of grapes
CdV 179. Vinitor et spoliat frondentes falcibus antes; Vinitor et spoliat frondentes falcibus antes;
DSSS

sa: 3\2, ta: V, oa: f, ha: Y
and the vineyard-worker strips the leafy vine-rows with sickles;
CdV 180. Sidera praeclaro cedunt ut lumine solis, Sidera praeclaro cedunt ut lumine solis,
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DDSS
just as the stars yield to the brilliant light of the sun
CdV 181. Lustrat dum terras obliquo tramite Titan Lustrat dum terras olliquo tramite Titan
DSSS

ca: V?c, pa: V?s, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
when Titan lights up the earth with his slanting course,
CdV 182. Cuncta supernorum conuincens astra polorum: Cuncta supernorum conuincens astra polorum:
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: f, pa: p, oa: f, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
surpassing all the stars of the skies above,
CdV 183. Sic quoque uirginitas, quae sanctos inclita comit, Sic quoque uirginitas, quae sanctos inclita comit,
DSSS

sa: 3\2, ta: g, oa: g, ha: Y, pat: abVAB
so too does famed virginity, which adorns the saints,
CdV 184. Omnia sanctorum transcendens praemia supplet. Omnia sanctorum transcendens praemia supplet.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pa: n, pat: DDSS
excel in transcending all the prizes of the saints.
CdV 185. Integritas quoque uirtutum regina uocatur, Integritas quoque uirtutum regina uocatur,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
Chastity is also called the queen of the virtues
CdV 186. Iungitur angelicis dum casta sponte maniplis: Iungitur angelicis dum casta sponte maniplis:
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: gV, ta: V?, pa: gV?, oa: gV, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
while it is joined in chaste willingness to angelic throngs.
CdV 187. Haec, inquam, uirtus caelesti munere pollens Haec, inquam, uirtus caelesti munere pollens
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: cV, pa: c, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
This virtue, I say, made mighty by divine grace,
CdV 188. Aurea flammigeris praestat crepundia gemmis. Aurea flammigeris praestat crepundia gemmis.
DSDD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, sa: m, pa: d, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
surpasses golden neck-rings with flaming gems.
CdV 189. Virginitas fulget ueluti rubra purpura regum, Virginitas fulget ueluti rubra purpura regum,
SSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, sa: p, pa: v, oa: vp, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
Virginity shines like the ruddy purple of kings,
CdV 190. Qua regnatores funguntur iure togati; Qua regnatores funguntur iure togati;
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: r, gl: aVbBA, pat: DDSS
by which rulers in togas exercise their rights.
CdV 191. Integritas animae regnans in corpore casto Integritas animae regnans in corpore casto
SDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, sa: f, ca: f, ta: f, pa: f, oa: f, ma: Y, gl: aAbB, pat: SSDS
Purity of mind ruling in a chaste body
CdV 192. Flos est uirgineus, qui nescit damna senectae Flos est uirgineus, qui nescit damna senectae
DSSD

sa: 4\2, ta: f, ma: f, ha: Y
is a virgin flower that does not know the damage of old age,
CdV 193. Nec cadit in terram, ceu fronde ligustra fatescunt. Nec cadit in terram, ceu fronde ligustra fatescunt.
DSSS

pat: DSSS
nor does it fall to earth, as meadow-plants drop leaves.
CdV 194. Cernite, fecundis ut uernent lilia sulcis Cernite, fecundis ut uernent lilia sulcis
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: v, ta: v, pa: v, ma: Y, pat: DSDD
See how lilies bloom in fertile furrows,
CdV 195. Et rosa sanguineo per dumos flore rubescat, Et rosa sanguineo per dumos flore rubescat,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m, fs: 5\3, ca: V?, ta: V?, pa: sV, ma: Y, e: m, pat: SDSD
and the rose with bloody petal grows ruddy among briars,
CdV 196. Ex quibus ornatus, qui uincit forte palestris, Ex quibus ornatus, qui uincit forte palestris,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pa: c, pat: SDSS
by those flowers is adorned the wrestler who wins strongly
CdV 197. Accipit et circo uictor certamine serta! Accipit et circo uictor certamine serta!
DDSS

fs: 4\2, pa: s, oa: s, ma: Y, pat: SSSD
and the winner in the circus-contest receives what the garland.
CdV 198. Haud secus integritas deuicta carne rebelli Haud secus integritas deuicta carne rebelli
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, gl: aBVAb, pat: DSSS
No differently will chastity, when the rebel flesh has been defeated
CdV 199. Atque nefandorum prostratis strage cateruis Atque nefandorum prostratis strage cateruis
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: c, ta: c, pa: c, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: SSSS
and the throngs of the wicked laid low in defeat,
CdV 200. Pulchras gestabit Christo regnante coronas. Pulchras gestabit Christo regnante coronas.
SDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: p, ta: p, pa: p, oa: p, ma: Y, pat: SSSS
wear beautiful crowns while Christ reigns.
CdV 201. Quamuis integritas ornetur laude metrorum Quamuis integritas ornetur laude metrorum
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 5\2, ca: V?, pa: V?m, ma: Y, pat: DSSD
Although chastity is adorned by poetry’s praise
CdV 202. Atque pudicorum crebrescat uita per aeuum, Atque pudicorum crebrescat uita per aeuum,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m? | 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, sa: V?, ca: V?, ta: V?, pa: Vf, oa: V, ma: Y, e: ?, pat: SDSD
and the life of the chaste becomes known through eternity,
CdV 203. Non tamen aeterno fraudantur munere Christi, Non tamen aeterno fraudantur munere Christi,
SDDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: vn, pa: v, oa: vn, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
nevertheless those who maintain the sanctioned marriage of a lawfully wedded life
CdV 204. Qui concessa colunt licitae conubia uitae. Qui concessa colunt licitae conubia uitae.
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: j, pa: j, ma: Y, pat: SSSS
are not cheated of the eternal gift of Christ.
CdV 205. Non ergo argenti squalescit spreta libella, Non ergo argenti squalescit spreta libella,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: c, pat: DDSS
So the scorned scrap of silver,
CdV 206. Vncia bis senis quam pensat lancibus aequa, Vncia bis senis quam pensat lancibus aequa,
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m? | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: l, oa: l, ma: Y, e: m, pat: SSSS
an ounce that weighs the same in the scales as twelve parts,
CdV 207. Quamuis auratis praecellat fibula bullis Quamuis auratis praecellat fibula bullis
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: p, gl: aBAvb, pat: SSSS
is not despised, even though a clasp with golden studs stands out more,
CdV 208. Amplius aut certe flauescant petala fulua; Amplius aut certe flauescant petala fulua;
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: v, pa: v, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
or tawny plates shine surely more golden;
CdV 209. Nec lanterna tibi uilescat uitrea, uirgo, Nec lanterna tibi uilescat uitrea, uirgo,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: s, pa: ds, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
nor will the glass lantern grow cheap for you,
CdV 210. Tergore uel raso et lignis compacta salignis Tergore uel raso et lignis compacta salignis
SSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4f, fs: 4\2, ca: v, pa: v, ma: Y, gl: aAbBC, pat: SSSD
virgin, whether put together from scraped leather
CdV 211. Seu membranarum tenui uelamine facta, Seu membranarum tenui uelamine facta,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: v, pat: SDSS
and willow-wood or made with a thin covering of parchment,
CdV 212. Quamlibet aerata praecellat forte lucerna Quamlibet aerata praecellat forte lucerna
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: s, ta: v, pa: vsf, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
even though the bronze lantern strongly surpasses it,
CdV 213. Aut furuas lichinus illustrans luce latebras; Aut furuas lichinus illustrans luce latebras;
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pat: DSSS
or the oil-lamp illuminating dark corners with its light.
CdV 214. Pallida nec lunae spernuntur lumina noctu, Pallida nec lunae spernuntur lumina noctu,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: V, ta: V, pa: V, ma: Y, e: s, pat: SDSS
The pallid brightness of the moon is not spurned at night-time
CdV 215. Caerula dum fuscat tenebris nox saecula furuis, Caerula dum fuscat tenebris nox saecula furuis,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, oa: c, ma: Y, gl: aAVBb, pat: DSSS
when dark night blackens the world with dusky shadows,
CdV 216. Plus licet ex centro Titan uibramina fundat, Plus licet ex centro Titan uibramina fundat,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: f, pa: c, oa: f, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
even though Titan pours out its glittering appearance more from its midst
CdV 217. Cum nimbi fugiunt et feruet torridus aether; Cum nimbi fugiunt et feruet torridus aether;
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, sa: f, ca: f, pat: DSSS
when the clouds scatter and the parched upper air grows hot.
CdV 218. Nec putei laticem spernendum ducimus altum, Nec putei laticem spernendum ducimus altum,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 3f | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: v, pa: Vv, ma: Y, gl: aABb, pat: DSDS
Nor do we think there should be spurned the deep water of a well
CdV 219. Anthlia quem sursum solet exanthlare cisternis, Anthlia quem sursum solet exanthlare cisternis,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: tp, pa: p, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
which a water-wheel is accustomed to draw up from the cistern,
CdV 220. Quamuis praecipua praecellant flumina fontis, Quamuis praecipua praecellant flumina fontis,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
even though the splendid streams of a spring surpass it,
CdV 221. Frigida quem gelidis progignit glarea limphis; Frigida quem gelidis progignit glarea limphis;
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: c, ca: c, ta: c, pa: c, oa: c, ma: Y, gl: aVbBA, pat: DSSS
one that cold gravel produces with icy waters,
CdV 222. Mergula nec penitus nigris contemnitur alis Mergula nec penitus nigris contemnitur alis
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: Vn, ta: V, pa: Vn, oa: V, ma: Y, gl: abVBA, pat: DSSS
nor is a diving-bird with its black wings entirely despised,
CdV 223. Ingluuiem uentris squamosis piscibus implens Ingluuiem uentris squamosis piscibus implens
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 5\2, ca: V?, oa: V?, ma: Y, pat: DSDD
one filling the gullet of its stomach with scaly fish,
CdV 224. Garrulus aut etiam uilescit graculus ater, Garrulus aut etiam uilescit graculus ater,
DSSS

sa: 4\2, ta: n, oa: n, ha: Y
nor likewise is the chatty black jackdaw to be scorned,
CdV 225. Qui segetum glumas et laeti cespitis occas Qui segetum glumas et laeti cespitis occas
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d?, fs: 4\2, ca: V?, pa: V?n, ma: Y, e: m, pat: DSSS
that tries to ravage grains of corn and the furrows
CdV 226. Depopulare studet carpens de messe maniplos, Depopulare studet carpens de messe maniplos,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d?, fs: 3\2, ca: vfV, ta: vV, pa: vV, oa: v, ma: Y, e: m, pat: DSSS
of the pleasant field, snatching sheaves from the harvest,
CdV 227. Quamquam uersicolor flauescat penna pauonis Quamquam uersicolor flauescat penna pauonis
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: g, pa: g, oa: g, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
although the multi-coloured feathers of the peacock glow golden
CdV 228. Et teretes rutilent plus rubro murice cycli, Et teretes rutilent plus rubro murice cycli,
SSDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: fv, ta: f, pa: fv, ma: Y, gl: AavCbB, pat: DDSS
and its smooth circles glow redder than red-purple dye,
CdV 229. Cuius formosa species et fulua uenustas Cuius formosa species et fulua uenustas
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
that bird, whose handsome beauty and golden loveliness
CdV 230. Omnia fabrorum porro molimina uincit; Omnia fabrorum porro molimina uincit;
DSSS

sa: 3\2, ta: c, oa: c, ma: c, ha: Y, pat: aCbAB
goes far beyond all the efforts of craftsmen.
CdV 231. Sic caro, mirandum fatu, putrescere nescit, Sic caro, mirandum fatu, putrescere nescit,
DSDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pa: s, pat: SSSS
In that way it is amazing to say that its flesh cannot decay,
CdV 232. Vt referunt nobis ueterum documenta uirorum: Vt referunt nobis ueterum documenta uirorum:
SDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: p, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
as the writings of those ancient men tell us:
CdV 233. Quod signum et species est uirginitatis amandae, Quod signum et species est uirginitatis amandae,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, gl: abVBA, pat: DSSS
it is a sign and symbol of the virginity that is to be adored,
CdV 234. Quae calcare solet deuota mente nefandas Quae calcare solet deuota mente nefandas
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m, fs: 3\2, sa: h, ca: V?, ta: V?, pa: V?, oa: V?h, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
which in a devout mind is accustomed to tramp down
CdV 235. Spurcitias mundi spreta putridine carnis. Spurcitias mundi spreta putridine carnis.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V?s, ta: V?, pa: V?s, oa: V?, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
the wicked filth of the world, having spurned the putrefaction of the flesh.
CdV 236. Punica neu granis temnuntur mala rotundis, Punica neu granis temnuntur mala rotundis,
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4f, fs: 4\2, ca: c, ta: c, pa: c, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: SDSD
Nor are pomegranates scorned with their round seeds
CdV 237. Quae circum simplo cortex uelamine cingit, Quae circum simplo cortex uelamine cingit,
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: n, gl: aBVAb, pat: DSDS
which a skin surrounds in a simple covering,
CdV 238. Quamquam palmeti praecedant dulcia poma Quamquam palmeti praecedant dulcia poma
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, sa: c, pa: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
even though the sweet fruits of the palm-tree outshine them,
CdV 239. Nectaris et mellis mulsos imitantia gustus. Nectaris et mellis mulsos imitantia gustus.
SDSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, e: ?, pat: SSSS
reproducing the sweet savour of nectar and honey.
CdV 240. Sic, inquam, integritas fama ueneretur in aeuum, Sic, inquam, integritas fama ueneretur in aeuum,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, gl: abVAB, pat: DSSS
In the same way, I say, let chastity be venerated forever by its fame,
CdV 241. Vt tamen electos, qui nectunt foedera nuptis Vt tamen electos, qui nectunt foedera nuptis
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: p, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: SSSS
so that the page will not wish to snatch in its cunning maw
CdV 242. Et iuste uiuunt castorum iure tororum, Et iuste uiuunt castorum iure tororum,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: c, ta: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
those chosen people who join the covenant of matrimony
CdV 243. Carpere non cupiat strofoso pagina rictu, Carpere non cupiat strofoso pagina rictu,
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: p, pa: c, oa: p, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
and live justly by the rule of chaste marriage-beds,
CdV 244. Praesertim antiquae cum narret littera legis Praesertim antiquae cum narret littera legis
SSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: sp, ta: sp, pa: sp, oa: s, ma: Y, gl: abab, pat: DSSS
especially since the letter of the ancient law describes
CdV 245. Illustrem patres uitam duxisse priores, Illustrem patres uitam duxisse priores,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: s, ca: s, ta: s, pa: s, oa: s, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
how our former fathers led a splendid life,
CdV 246. Qui uentura Dei prompserunt flamine sancto Qui uentura Dei prompserunt flamine sancto
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, sa: f?, ca: vf, ta: v, pa: vf, oa: v, ma: Y, gl: avbAB, pat: DSDS
and proclaimed the future gifts of God through holy inspiration,
CdV 247. Dona, salutaris dum Christus saecla beauit. Dona, salutaris dum Christus saecla beauit.
SSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: b, pa: b, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
when Christ the saviour blessed the world.
CdV 248. Helias uates, quem tetra uolumina regum Helias uates, quem tetra uolumina regum
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: sd, pa: s, oa: s, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
ELIJAH the prophet, whom the four Books of Kings
CdV 249. Insignem memorant uirtutum tenia fretum, Insignem memorant uirtutum tenia fretum,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: d, gl: AaVBb, pat: DSSS
commemorate as outstanding, strengthened by the distinction of virtues,
CdV 250. Virgo sacer fuerat fama per saecula notus. Virgo sacer fuerat fama per saecula notus.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: c, gl: abVAB, pat: DSSS
was a holy virgin, known by his fame throughout the ages.
CdV 251. Plurima quapropter terris miracula gessit Plurima quapropter terris miracula gessit
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: c, pa: sc, ma: Y, gl: abvAB, pat: DSDS
Accordingly, he performed very many miracles on earth
CdV 252. Atque arcana Dei uerbis oracula prompsit, Atque arcana Dei uerbis oracula prompsit,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: c, pa: V?, oa: V?, ma: Y, gl: VabAB, pat: DSSS
and pronounced God’s secret prophecies with his words ,
CdV 253. Quae series libri promulgat famine claro. Quae series libri promulgat famine claro.
DSSS

sa: 2\3, ta: s, oa: s, ha: Y
which the sequence of the book explains in clear language.
CdV 254. Nam geminos quondam caelesti fulmine fretus Nam geminos quondam caelesti fulmine fretus
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pa: sc, ma: Y, gl: AabvB, pat: DDSS
Once, strengthened by a heavenly thunderbolt,
CdV 255. Iusserat arsuros flammas perferre focorum Iusserat arsuros flammas perferre focorum
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, sa: f, pat: DDSS
he had ordered two leaders of fifty men to submit to the flames of bonfires
CdV 256. Penticotharcos atque uiros ad funera centum Penticotharcos atque uiros ad funera centum
DSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
to be burned, and he had likewise driven to their death a hundred men
CdV 257. Truserat implentes pariter praecepta tyranni. Truserat implentes pariter praecepta tyranni.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pa: c, pat: DDSS
who were equally obeying the tyrant’s command of the tyrant.
CdV 258. Quique quater denis et binis mensibus actus Quique quater denis et binis mensibus actus
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, sa: V, ca: V?, ta: V?, pa: sV?, oa: V?, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
He also under compulsion for forty-two months
CdV 259. Astriferum clausit quadrato cardine caelum, Astriferum clausit quadrato cardine caelum,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: p, pat: DSSS
closed up the starry sky from the four cardinal points ,
CdV 260. Aridus ut nullis roraret nubibus aether Aridus ut nullis roraret nubibus aether
DSDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, gl: AbVBA, pat: DSSS
so that the dry sky would not produce moisture from any clouds,
CdV 261. Atque negarentur latices morientibus herbis Atque negarentur latices morientibus herbis
DSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: V?, ta: V?, pa: V, oa: V?, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
so that liquid would be denied to the dying plants
CdV 262. Nec sitiens pratum caperet nutrimina limphae; Nec sitiens pratum caperet nutrimina limphae;
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, ta: c, pa: c, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: SSSS
and the thirsty meadow would not receive any nourishment of water.
CdV 263. Tunc iterum nutu nimborum obstacula rupit, Tunc iterum nutu nimborum obstacula rupit,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: m, pa: dm, oa: m, ma: Y, pat: DSDD
And then with his assent he burst the clouds’ impediments,
CdV 264. Vt fluerent imbres ubertim ex aethere furuo Vt fluerent imbres ubertim ex aethere furuo
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: pv, pa: V?v, oa: v, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
so that rain showers might flow copiously from the dusky sky
CdV 265. Glesceret et rursus fecundo germine tellus Glesceret et rursus fecundo germine tellus
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, oa: V, ma: Y, gl: abvAB, pat: SSSS
and the earth might burgeon again with fecund seed,
CdV 266. Pabula densa ferens uulgo uernantibus aruis. Pabula densa ferens uulgo uernantibus aruis.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: d, oa: d, ma: Y, gl: aCBAb, pat: DDSS
producing from fertile fields bountiful food for the crowd.
CdV 267. Arbiter aeternus quem iussit scandere bigis Arbiter aeternus quem iussit scandere bigis
DSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: c, pa: cV, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
The eternal Judge ordered that prophet to ascend
CdV 268. Aurea caelorum penetrantem culmina uatem; Aurea caelorum penetrantem culmina uatem;
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 5\2, ca: p, ta: p, pa: p, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
and enter into the golden heights of heaven in chariot drawn by two -horses.
CdV 269. Sospes qui numquam sensit discrimina mortis, Sospes qui numquam sensit discrimina mortis,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: m, pa: V?, oa: m, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
He was secure, who never knew the separation of death,
CdV 270. Cetera per mundum ceu gessit turba parentum Cetera per mundum ceu gessit turba parentum
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: SSSS
the one undergone by the host of ancestors throughout the world,
CdV 271. Atque futurorum gestura est turma nepotum, Atque futurorum gestura est turma nepotum,
DSDS

sa: 4\2, ta: vfV, pa: v, oa: vV, ma: v, ha: Y
and the horde of future descendants will undergo;
CdV 272. Sed manet in tempis paradisi hactenus heros, Sed manet in tempis paradisi hactenus heros,
DDDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pa: c, pat: SSSS
but instead to this day the hero remains in the groves of paradise,
CdV 273. Helisium colit ut superis in sedibus Enoch, Helisium colit ut superis in sedibus Enoch,
SDSD

caesura pattern: 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: d, pat: SSSS
the same abode on high in Elysium where Enoch dwells, ,
CdV 274. Quem quondam rapuit diuina potentia caeli, Quem quondam rapuit diuina potentia caeli,
DSDS

fs: 3\2, pat: SDSS
whom once the divine power of heaven snatched up
CdV 275. Lurida ne mundi pateretur damna nefandi: Lurida ne mundi pateretur damna nefandi:
SDSS

caesura pattern: 3m, fs: 5\3, pa: m, pat: DDSD
lest he suffer the ghastly damnation of a wicked world:
CdV 276. Idcirco simul ad belli certamina cruda Idcirco simul ad belli certamina cruda
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pa: V, pat: DSSS
: for that reason, they carry together the banners of the Thunderer
CdV 277. Contra Antichristum gestant uexilla Tonantis. Contra Antichristum gestant uexilla Tonantis.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: f, pa: f, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
into the bloody struggles of war against the Antichrist.
CdV 278. Omnia de nigris resurgent corpora bustis Omnia de nigris resurgent corpora bustis
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pat: SSSS
All the bodies will rise up from their gloomy graves,
CdV 279. Clausae per campos et tumbae sponte patescunt, Clausae per campos et tumbae sponte patescunt,
SDSS

ca: p, pat: DSDS
and the closed-up tombs throughout the field will open up of their own accord,
CdV 280. Dum salpix crepat et clangit uox clara tubarum Dum salpix crepat et clangit uox clara tubarum
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: u, ca: v, ta: v, pa: v, oa: v, ma: Y, gl: VabBA, pat: DDSS
when the trumpet blasts and the clear call of the trump resounds
CdV 281. Aduentante Deo, qui cunctis praemia pensat Aduentante Deo, qui cunctis praemia pensat
DSSS

sa: 2\3, oa: s
with the coming of God, who metes out rewards to all,
CdV 282. Seu pia perfectis seu certe saeua profanis. Seu pia perfectis seu certe saeua profanis.
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: Vc, ta: V, pa: nV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
whether kindly to the fine or truly cruel to the wicked.
CdV 283. Sic quoque famosis decorauit saecula signis Sic quoque famosis decorauit saecula signis
DSDS

caesura pattern: 3m, fs: 6\2, ca: V, pa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
Likewise, there adorned the ages with well-known miracles
CdV 284. Virgineo flagrans Heliseus flore propheta. Virgineo flagrans Heliseus flore propheta.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m, fs: 4\3, pa: p, pat: SDSS
ELISHA the prophet, burning with virginal bloom.
CdV 285. Aurea hunc bombis nascentem bucula uatem Aurea hunc bombis nascentem bucula uatem
SDSS

pat: SDDD
A golden heifer marked him out as a prophet, since he was born
CdV 286. Signauit, quoniam destruxit sacra deorum; Signauit, quoniam destruxit sacra deorum;
DSSS

fs: 4\2, ca: v, pa: v, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
amidst its bellowing, since he destroyed the shrines of pagan gods;
CdV 287. Munere quem duplo ditabit spiritus almus, Munere quem duplo ditabit spiritus almus,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\5, pa: n, pat: SSSS
and the Holy Spirit will enrich him with a twofold gift
CdV 288. Lauta supernarum qui confert munia rerum Lauta supernarum qui coffert munia rerum
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: V?, ta: V?, pa: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
the same Spirit that bestows the sumptuous gifts of heavenly affairs,
CdV 289. Singula per sanctas cumulans charismata mentes. Singula per sanctas cumulans charismata mentes.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
storing up individual gifts of grace in holy minds.
CdV 290. Excitat horrenda constrictum morte cadauer, Excitat horrenda constrictum morte cadauer,
SSSS

sa: 2\3, ta: p, oa: V, ma: V, ha: Y, pat: aabBA
He roused a corpse constrained by dreadful death,
CdV 291. Quamuis iam leti sopitus sorte fuisset; Quamuis iam leti sopitus sorte fuisset;
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, ta: V, pa: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
although it had already been put to sleep by the chance of decease.
CdV 292. Ast pueros stolidos, sanctum qui carpere uatem Ast pueros stolidos, sanctum qui carpere uatem
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pa: n, pat: DSSS
But the stupid lads who, calling out in a raucous clamour,
CdV 293. Et laniare student bombosa uoce frementes, Et laniare student bombosa uoce frementes,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: cV, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: SSSS
were keen to castigate and criticize the holy prophet,
CdV 294. Tradidit ursorum mandendos rictibus ultro Tradidit ursorum mandendos rictibus ultro
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pat: SSSS
he gave over away to the maws of bears to be eaten up
CdV 295. Caluitiem capitis scurrarum more loquentes: Caluitiem capitis scurrarum more loquentes:
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, sa: V?, ma: Y, pat: SSSS
for speaking like scoundrels and saying that his head was bald.
CdV 296. Sic Deus horrifera sanctos ulciscitur ira Sic Deus horrifera sanctos ulciscitur ira
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: v, pat: SDSS
Just so does God avenge his saints with awful wrath
CdV 297. Et merito plectit peccantes uerbere saeuo. Et merito plectit peccantes uerbere saeuo.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: s, oa: s, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
and rightly strikes sinners with a savage lash.
CdV 298. Hieremias bino pollebat munere clarus, Hieremias bino pollebat munere clarus,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4f, fs: 4\2, sa: V?, ca: V?, ta: V?, pa: V?, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSDD
JEREMIAH flourished famous with a twin gift;
CdV 299. Quamlibet innumeris esset ditissimus heros Quamlibet innumeris esset ditissimus heros
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m, fs: 4\3, pat: SSSS
although he was the hero most endowed with the innumerable
CdV 300. Virtutum donis, quas Christi gratia confert; Virtutum donis, quas Christi gratia coffert;
DSDD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: r, gl: abAB, pat: DSSS
awards of virtues which Christ’s grace of confers,
CdV 301. Sed tamen, ut dixi, duo maxima munia constant. Sed tamen, ut dixi, duo maxima munia constant.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: c, pa: f, oa: c, ma: Y, gl: aBVAb, pat: DSSS
yet nevertheless, as I have said, his two greatest gifts are clear.
CdV 302. Hunc pia uirginitas ornabat flore pudoris Hunc pia uirginitas ornabat flore pudoris
SSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4f, fs: 4\2, ca: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: SSSD
Holy virginity adorned him with the flower of pure chastity
CdV 303. Integris totum seruantem legibus aeuum Integris totum seruantem legibus aeuum
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: Vv, ta: V, pa: V, oa: V, ma: Y, e: h, gl: aCBbA, pat: SDSD
as he passed his whole life under undefiled laws,
CdV 304. Atque superna Dei uatem praesagmina ditem Atque superna Dei uatem praesagmina ditem
DSSS

sa: 4\3, ta: c, oa: d, ma: d, ha: Y
and heavenly foretellings from on high used to fill God’s rich prophet
CdV 305. Caelitus implebant, ut nosset clausa latebris Caelitus implebant, ut nosset clausa latebris
DDSD

fs: 2\3, pa: s, gl: AabB, pat: DDSS
so that he could perceive what was cloaked in obscurity
CdV 306. Et reserare poli posset penetralia sensu. Et reserare poli posset penetralia sensu.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: p, pa: p, ma: Y, pat: SSSS
and he was able in understanding to unlock heaven’s innermost secrets .
CdV 307. Quem Deus ex uteri sacrauit matrice mundum, Quem Deus ex uteri sacrauit matrice mundum,
SSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ta: c, pa: c, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: SSSS
and God sanctified him as pure in his mother’s womb
CdV 308. Ante praesentis quam nosset lumina uitae, Ante praesentis quam nosset lumina uitae,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, sa: s, pa: t, oa: t, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
even before he knew the light of the present life,
CdV 309. Vt foret affatim promens oracula uatis; Vt foret affatim promens oracula uatis;
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: v, pat: DDSS
so that he might eloquently declare the oracles of a prophet:
CdV 310. De quo caelestis fatur sententia patris, De quo caelestis fatur sententia patris,
SSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: t, pa: d, ma: Y, pat: SSSS
and it is about him that the heavenly father’s pronouncement states
CdV 311. Quod, dudumquam nascatur de uiscere matris, Quod, dudumquam nascatur de uiscere matris,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, pat: DSDS
that before he was born from his mother’s womb,
CdV 312. Sanctificaretur praestanti munere uirgo. Sanctificaretur praestanti munere uirgo.
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pa: s, pat: DDSD
the virgin would be sanctified by an exceptional gift.
CdV 313. Mittitur interea mox uaticinare propheta, Mittitur interea mox uaticinare propheta,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: d, pa: d, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
Meanwhile the prophet is soon sent forth to prophesy,
CdV 314. Daemonis ut regnum necnon et sceptra tyranni Daemonis ut regnum necnon et sceptra tyranni
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pat: DDSS
in order that he might tear down the demon’s kingdom and likewise
CdV 315. Diruat in mundo fretus uirtute Tonantis Diruat in mundo fretus uirtute Tonantis
SSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: s, ta: s, pa: s, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
the tyrant’s rule in the world, supported by the strength of the Thunderer;
CdV 316. Et regnum caeli destructa fraude maligni Et regnum caeli destructa fraude maligni
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: m, pa: m, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
and might establish and build the kingdom of heaven,
CdV 317. Aedificet plantetque restaurans sceptra polorum. Aedificet plantetque restaurans sceptra polorum.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: v, pa: v, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
once the wicked one’s deceit is destroyed, restoring the heavenly realm.
CdV 318. Conspicit et geminas uernanti uimine uirgas, Conspicit et geminas uernanti uimine uirgas,
SDDS

sa: 3\2, ta: V?, pa: V?, oa: V?, ma: V?, ha: Y, pat: abVAB
He observes the twin twigs of the burgeoning branch,
CdV 319. Quae signant speciem populorum forte duorum; Quae signant speciem populorum forte duorum;
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: SDSS
which signify perhaps the form of two peoples;
CdV 320. Nec non et totidem corbes ex ordine cernit: Nec non et totidem corbes ex ordine cernit:
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DSSS
likewise in turn he contemplates the same number of baskets:
CdV 321. Sed tamen aequiperans interpretatio plebes Sed tamen aequiperans interpretatio plebes
SDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, sa: V?, ca: V?, ta: V?, pa: hV?, oa: hV?, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
yet however an equivalent interpretation
CdV 322. Portendit geminas per sacramenta uetusta. Portendit geminas per sacramenta uetusta.
SDDD

sa: 3\3, ta: t, oa: t, ha: Y
portends twin peoples through the Old Testament.
CdV 323. Scriptorum ueterum liquido monumenta testantur, Scriptorum ueterum liquido monumenta testantur,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pat: DDSS
Monuments of ancient scriptures clearly bear witness
CdV 324. Quod Danihel semper uirgo floresceret almus, Quod Danihel semper uirgo floresceret almus,
SSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, pat: SDSS
that holy DANIEL flourished as a perpetual virgin,
CdV 325. Qui nobis normam sacratae uirginitatis Qui nobis normam sacratae uirginitatis
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: SSSS
and that he established for us a pattern of blessed virginity
CdV 326. Imbuit et speculum uitae monstrauit alumnis. Imbuit et speculum uitae monstrauit alumnis.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, sa: V?, ca: V?, ta: V?, pa: V?v, oa: V, ma: Y, gl: aABvb, pat: DSDS
and pointed out a mirror of life to his disciples.
CdV 327. Certius idcirco promulgat tempora Christi Certius idcirco promulgat tempora Christi
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: s, ta: s, pa: s, oa: s, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
Therefore he proclaimed the times of Christ more clearly
CdV 328. Omnibus antiquis praesaga uoce prophetis; Omnibus antiquis praesaga uoce prophetis;
SDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, gl: avbAB, pat: DSSS
than all the ancient prophets in their prophetic utterance;
CdV 329. Annorum numeros explanans ordine recto Annorum numeros explanans ordine recto
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: v, pa: v, oa: v, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
laying out the number of years in the correct order
CdV 330. Nuntiat in mundo nostri cunabula regis, Nuntiat in mundo nostri cunabula regis,
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: p, ta: p, pa: p, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
he announced the infancy of our king in this world,
CdV 331. Iam quadringentis annorum cursibus absque Iam quadringentis annorum cursibus absque
SSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: s, ta: s, pa: s, ma: Y, gl: avbAB, pat: DSDD
writing that after the passing of four hundred years
CdV 332. Bis nouem scribens aetatum lustra fuisse, Bis nouem scribens aetatum lustra fuisse,
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, sa: m, pat: SSSS
there would be eighteen further lustra of time
CdV 333. Donec prodiret Christus regnator in orbem. Donec prodiret Christus regnator in orbem.
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m, fs: 5\2, sa: m, ca: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSDD
until Christ would come forth into the world to be the ruler.
CdV 334. Porro disseruit uerax sermone futura: Porro disseruit uerax sermone futura:
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pa: tr, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
Indeed he declared the future truthfully in speech:
CdV 335. Quatuor in mundo regnorum surgere sceptra, Quatuor in mundo regnorum surgere sceptra,
DSDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: c, pat: DDSS
that four realms of kingdoms will arise in the world,
CdV 336. Vt prius in strato truculentus imaginis altae Vt prius in strato truculentus imaginis altae
SSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: s, oa: s, ma: Y, gl: ABVab, pat: DDSS
just as the savage on, still in bed, had previously seen prophesied
CdV 337. Diuersis uidit iam praesagata metallis. Diuersis uidit iam praesagata metallis.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: p, pa: v, oa: p, ma: Y, gl: AabBC, pat: DSSS
already in lofty statue made with various metals.
CdV 338. Denique frondoso regnator stipite robor Denique frondoso regnator stipite robor
DSSS

sa: 3\2, ta: V, pa: V, oa: V, ma: V, ha: Y, pat: aBVAC
Afterwards, while relying on his rule, the ruler saw
CdV 339. Imperio fretus uidit de cespite crescens, Imperio fretus uidit de cespite crescens,
SSSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pa: s, pat: DSSS
a mighty tree with leafy trunk growing out of the turf,
CdV 340. Cuius tangebant praecelsa cacumina nimbos Cuius tangebant praecelsa cacumina nimbos
SDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: cn, pa: c, oa: c, ma: Y, gl: aVBAb, pat: DSDS
the towering top of which touched the clouds,
CdV 341. Et sub qua uolucrum turbae et genus omne ferarum Et sub qua uolucrum turbae et genus omne ferarum
DSSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pa: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
and underneath hosts of birds and every kind of wild beast
CdV 342. Dulcia de ramis carpunt alimenta ciborum; Dulcia de ramis carpunt alimenta ciborum;
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
pluck the sweet nourishment of food from the branches;
CdV 343. Arbore sed procera signatum iure tyrannum Arbore sed procera signatum iure tyrannum
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: f, pa: f, ma: Y, gl: abVAB, pat: DDSS
but the prophet, in his prophetic heart, soon realized
CdV 344. Mox intellegit praesago pectore uatis, Mox intellegit praesago pectore uatis,
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, sa: f, pat: SSSS
that a tyrant was rightly signified by the lofty tree,
CdV 345. Cuius caelestis contriuit sceptra potestas, Cuius caelestis contriuit sceptra potestas,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: c, ta: s, pa: s, oa: s, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
one whose rule heavenly power would smash down,
CdV 346. Tempora torquerent donec septena superbum, Tempora torquerent donec septena superbum,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: c, pat: SSDS
while seven times agonized the proud one,
CdV 347. Vt merito fugiens dumosis saltibus erret Vt merito fugiens dumosis saltibus erret
SSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: c, oa: c, ma: Y, gl: AabBV, pat: DDSS
so that rightly fleeing he wandered in the thorny groves
CdV 348. Et, dum dispexit torrentis flagra Tonantis, Et, dum dispexit torrentis flagra Tonantis,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, pa: v, oa: v, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
and, as long as he felt the scorching Thunderer’s chastisement,
CdV 349. Squalidus hirsutus peteret myrteta luporum Squalidus hirsutus peteret myrteta luporum
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: f, ta: f, pa: f, ma: Y, gl: aAVBC, pat: SDSS
bristly and shaggy he would seek the myrtle groves of wolves,
CdV 350. Quadripedum socius factus sine mente tyrannus. Quadripedum socius factus sine mente tyrannus.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 1\2, sa: V?, ca: V?, ta: V?, pa: Vs, oa: Vs, ma: Y, gl: AbVaB, pat: DDSS
that tyrant, having been made demented and a companion for four-footed beasts.
CdV 351. Hic quoque destruxit Belis dilubra nefandi Hic quoque destruxit Belis dilubra nefandi
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, gl: abvAB, pat: DDSS
Daniel also destroyed the shrine of ungodly Bel
CdV 352. Flaminibus scelerum mortis discrimina passis Flaminibus scelerum mortis discrimina passis
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: V, pa: V, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
after the priests of wickedness had suffered the crisis of death;
CdV 353. Atque sacerdotes populum sub fraude sacelli Atque sacerdotes populum sub fraude sacelli
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: p, ca: p, ta: p, pa: p, oa: p, ma: Y, pat: SSSS
and likewise with a bloody death he punished the high priests
CdV 354. Fallentes pariter multauit morte cruenta. Fallentes pariter multauit morte cruenta.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: l, pa: c, ma: Y, gl: aVbAB, pat: DDDD
who were fooling through the trickery of their shrine.
CdV 355. Tempore sic alio uincens uirtute draconem Tempore sic alio uincens uirtute draconem
SSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DSSS
At another time, conquering a dragon through his might,
CdV 356. Horrendis atram iactabat faucibus offam; Horrendis atram iactabat faucibus offam;
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: c, ta: c, pa: sc, oa: s, ma: Y, gl: AaBbV, pat: SSSD
he cast a dark morsel into its horrendous maw;
CdV 357. Dum gluttit piceam crudelis bestia massam, Dum gluttit piceam crudelis bestia massam,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d?, fs: 3\3, pa: v, e: h, pat: DSSS
and when the cruel beast choked down the pitch-black lump,
CdV 358. Ilico rumpuntur multatae uiscera beluae. Ilico rumpuntur multatae uiscera beluae.
DSSS

sa: 4\2, ta: s, oa: Vs, ma: V, ha: Y
straightaway the guts of the punished beast ruptured.
CdV 359. Hunc Deus horrenda semper tutatur ab ira, Hunc Deus horrenda semper tutatur ab ira,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m? | 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, sa: V?, ca: V?, ta: V?, pa: V?, oa: V, ma: Y, e: m, pat: DSSD
God always kept Daniel safe from horrendous wrath,
CdV 360. Quamlibet expertus toleret tormenta malorum; Quamlibet expertus toleret tormenta malorum;
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, pat: SSSS
even though he might experience and tolerate the torments of the wicked.
CdV 361. Denique non trepidat fretus caelestibus armis Denique non trepidat fretus caelestibus armis
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ta: V?, pa: V?s, oa: V?, ma: Y, pat: DSSD
In the end, relying on heavenly weapons, Daniel did not fear
CdV 362. Saeuos beluarum rictus morsusque leonum, Saeuos beluarum rictus morsusque leonum,
SSSS

sa: 4\2
the savage jaws of beasts or the maws of lions,
CdV 363. Quamuis inclusus saeuis tortoribus esset Quamuis inclusus saeuis tortoribus esset
DSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: c, gl: abVAB, pat: DDSS
even though the outstanding prophet was imprisoned
CdV 364. Egregius uates foueam retrusus in atram. Egregius uates foueam retrusus in atram.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: V?p, pa: p, oa: V?, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
by cruel torturers and thrust into a dark pit.
CdV 365. Virginitas castum sic seruat semper amicum Virginitas castum sic seruat semper amicum
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: V, pa: V, ma: Y, pat: SSSS
In this way Virginity always guards a chaste friend,
CdV 366. Tetrica contemnens millenis damna periclis. Tetrica contemnens millenis damna periclis.
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m? | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, sa: s, e: m, pat: DSSS
despising grim damages with thousands of dangers.
CdV 367. Sic quoque uirgineis redolentes floribus olim Sic quoque uirgineis redolentes floribus olim
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ta: f, pa: f, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
Also in this way, the three boys, fragrant with the flowers of virginity,
CdV 368. Tres pueri pariter seruarunt iura pudoris Tres pueri pariter seruarunt iura pudoris
DSDD

caesura pattern: 3m, fs: 5\2, ca: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
had once equally preserved the rights of purity
CdV 369. Aurea spernentes stolidi simulacra tyranni, Aurea spernentes stolidi simulacra tyranni,
SSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, sa: V?, ca: V?, ta: V?, pa: pV?, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSSD
in scorning the golden image of the slow-witted tyrant who,
CdV 370. Qui turmas uulgi surdum mutumque metallum Qui turmas uulgi surdum mutumque metallum
DSDD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: cs, pa: s, ma: Y, gl: avbBA, pat: SSSS
by a terrifying order commanded all the crowds of common people
CdV 371. Imperio terrente iubet uenerarier omnes: Imperio terrente iubet uenerarier omnes:
DDDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, pat: DDSS
to worship a deaf and dumb image of metal.
CdV 372. Tum tuba raucisonis reboat clangoribus alte, Tum tuba raucisonis reboat clangoribus alte,
DDSS

sa: 3\2, oa: V
Then a trumpet with harsh-sounding blasts resounded loudly;
CdV 373. Fistula cum citharis reclamans aethera pulsat, Fistula cum citharis reclamans aethera pulsat,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, sa: s, pa: Vm, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
the pipes resonating with harps strike the skies;
CdV 374. Sambuca salpicibus respondet musica crebris, Sambuca salpicibus respondet musica crebris,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, sa: V?, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
the musical sambuca responded to the frequent blasts of the horn
CdV 375. Vt genibus flexis et curuo poplite plebes Vt genibus flexis et curuo poplite plebes
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: d, pa: dp, oa: d, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
so that, genuflecting and on bended knee, the common people
CdV 376. Aurea per campos orarent idola regis; Aurea per campos orarent idola regis;
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ta: f, pa: f, ma: Y, gl: VaABb, pat: SSSS
throughout the fields would venerate the king’s golden idols.
CdV 377. Sed tamen Ebrea spernens ludibria pubes Sed tamen Ebrea spernens ludibria pubes
DSDS

sa: 1\2, ca: V?, ta: V?, pa: V?, oa: V?d, ma: V, ha: Y
Yet however the Hebrew youths, scorning this mockery,
CdV 378. Cernua non flectit simulacris colla nefandis. Cernua non flectit simulacris colla nefandis.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: p, pat: DSSD
did not bend bowed necks to the wicked images.
CdV 379. Impius idcirco fornacis torre minatur Impius idcirco fornacis torre minatur
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, ta: c, pa: c, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: SSDS
As a result, that evil man threatened the chaste youths
CdV 380. Puberibus castis, ut cultum suggerat ardor, Puberibus castis, ut cultum suggerat ardor,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, sa: v, ca: V, ta: V, pa: V, oa: V, ma: Y, e: m, pat: SDSS
with the furnace’s flames, so that the fire might prompt worship,
CdV 381. Dum furibunda pios nodarent uincla lacertos. Dum furibunda pios nodarent uincla lacertos.
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: n, oa: n, ma: Y, gl: AabBv, pat: DDDS
while hostile bands bound holy arms.
CdV 382. Extemplo nexus combussit flamma feroces, Extemplo nexus combussit flamma feroces,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, pa: m, pat: DSSD
Fire immediately burnt through cruel bindings,
CdV 383. Sed sacra sanctorum non quibat membra cremare. Sed sacra sanctorum non quibat membra cremare.
SSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pa: m, pat: SSSD
but could not burn the holy limbs of those blessed boys.
CdV 384. O mirum dictu, pueros quod flamma camini O mirum dictu, pueros quod flamma camini
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
It is a wonder to tell that the flame of the oven should bake the boys
CdV 385. Torribus innocuis diro sub carcere coxit, Torribus innocuis diro sub carcere coxit,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, gl: abvAB, pat: DDSS
in the grim prison with harmless firebrands;
CdV 386. Verum uirginitas spreuit tormenta rogorum, Verum uirginitas spreuit tormenta rogorum,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: f, pat: DDSS
indeed, Virginity rebuffed the torments of the flames
CdV 387. Scintillante fide dum feruent corda uirorum. Scintillante fide dum feruent corda uirorum.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: v, pa: V?, ma: Y, e: m, pat: DDDS
while the hearts of the young men burned with sparkling faith.
CdV 388. Angelus ignicomis nam scandit sanctus ab astris Angelus ignicomis nam scandit sanctus ab astris
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: t, gl: aAcbB, pat: SDSS
For a holy angel descended from the flaming stars
CdV 389. Torrida cum gelidis sedans incendia flabris Torrida cum gelidis sedans incendia flabris
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: Vp, pa: p, oa: Vp, ma: Y, pat: SSDS
to quench the burning fire with icy blasts
CdV 390. Carbonumque globos extinguens imbre superno. Carbonumque globos extinguens imbre superno.
SSSS

sa: 2\3, ta: p, pat: abVAB
extinguishing red-hot lumps of coal a heavenly shower.
CdV 391. Sed priscos tantum cur patres pagina prodat, Sed priscos tantum cur patres pagina prodat,
DDDD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, gl: AaVVBC, pat: DDSS
But why does the page only proclaim ancient fathers
CdV 392. Limpida quos celebrant ueterum monumenta librorum, Limpida quos celebrant ueterum monumenta librorum,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, pa: cs, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
whom the clear testaments of ancient books celebrate,
CdV 393. Cum rudis antiquam praecellat gratia legem, Cum rudis antiquam praecellat gratia legem,
SSSD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, ta: V, pa: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
when the new dispensation, by which the gracious saviour
CdV 394. Saluator clemens qua saecula cuncta beauit? Saluator clemens qua saecula cuncta beauit?
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, pat: DDSS
blessed the whole world, outshines the old law?
CdV 395. Virginibus uates tum primo exempla Iohannes Virginibus uates tum primo exempla Iohannes
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, pa: c, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
First then, the prophet JOHN, filled with divine inspiration,
CdV 396. Edidit affatim sacro spiramine plenus; Edidit affatim sacro spiramine plenus;
DSSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, pa: p, oa: p, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
eloquently gave an example for virgins.
CdV 397. Qui dominum obtrusus sensit genetricis ab aluo Qui dominum obtrusus sensit genetricis ab aluo
SSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ta: V?, pa: V?, oa: V?, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
While still encased in his mother’s womb he sensed the lord,
CdV 398. Pignus caelorum terris gestante Maria. Pignus caelorum terris gestante Maria.
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, sa: f, ta: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
while Mary was bearing a heavenly child for earth.
CdV 399. Hic erat in saltu siluestria pabula mellis Hic erat in saltu siluestria pabula mellis
DSSS

sa: 2\3, oa: c, ma: c, ha: Y
He dwelled in woodland, champing as sustenance
CdV 400. Atque locustarum mandens corpuscula frugi; Atque locustarum mandens corpuscula frugi;
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, gl: aVbAB, pat: DSSS
the forest food of honey and the bodies of locusts;
CdV 401. Cetera nectareae contempsit fercula pompae. Cetera nectareae contempsit fercula pompae.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: p, ta: p, pa: p, oa: p, ma: Y, gl: aCvAB, pat: DSDS
he despised other meals of sweet splendour.
CdV 402. Hunc Gabrihel patri sanctus praedixerat ante Hunc Gabrihel patri sanctus praedixerat ante
SSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, sa: l, pa: V, oa: V, ma: Y, e: m, pat: DDSD
Blessed Gabriel had foretold his birth to his father
CdV 403. Dextris altaris promens oracula uati, Dextris altaris promens oracula uati,
DSSS

fs: 4\2, pat: SDSS
at the right hand of the altar by offering prophecies to the priest ,
CdV 404. Turibulum aurato cum ferret sorte sacello. Turibulum aurato cum ferret sorte sacello.
SDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: f, pa: c, oa: f, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
as he happened to carry the thurible in its golden shrine.
CdV 405. Sed cum forte foret felix praecursor adultus Sed cum forte foret felix praecursor adultus
DSSS

fs: 4d, sa: 2\3, ta: t, h: m
But when by chance this fortunate precursor grew to be an adult
CdV 406. Atque prophetali iam maturesceret aeuo, Atque prophetali iam maturesceret aeuo,
DSSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pa: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
and had matured to prophetic age,
CdV 407. Praedicat aduentum Christi paranimphus in orbe Praedicat aduentum Christi paranimphus in orbe
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: n, ta: n, pa: n, ma: Y, gl: vaBAb, pat: DDDS
he, the groomsman, foretold Christ’s coming in the world,
CdV 408. Plures conuertens sacro sermone cateruas. Plures conuertens sacro sermone cateruas.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DSDS
converting many multitudes through his holy preaching.
CdV 409. Namque salutiferum mundus baptista Tonantem Namque salutiferum mundus baptista Tonantem
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: cp, pa: cV, oa: V, ma: Y, e: h, pat: DSDS
Indeed, the pure Baptist immersing the salvation-bringing Thunderer
CdV 410. Diluit aequoreis mergens in gurgite limphis; Diluit aequoreis mergens in gurgite limphis;
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: fp, pa: f, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
in the stream, dipped him in flowing waters;
CdV 411. Accipit inde latex mox munera sacra salutis, Accipit inde latex mox munera sacra salutis,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: s, oa: s, ma: Y, gl: AbvaB, pat: DDSS
whereupon that liquid immediately took on the blessed gifts of salvation
CdV 412. Plurima quadratum quae nunc sparguntur in orbem, Plurima quadratum quae nunc sparguntur in orbem,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: sV?, ta: s, pa: s, oa: s, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
which are now sprinkled in great abundance throughout the four corners of the earth,
CdV 413. Dum populi passim baptismi dona capessunt. Dum populi passim baptismi dona capessunt.
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: u, pa: m, oa: v, ma: Y, pat: SSDS
where people everywhere receive the gifts of baptism.
CdV 414. Sic fulsit felix uirgo baptista Iohannes Sic fulsit felix uirgo baptista Iohannes
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: ps, pa: s, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
In this way the blessed virgin, John the Baptist, shone brightly,
CdV 415. Nuntius et domini dictus praecursor in aeuum; Nuntius et domini dictus praecursor in aeuum;
DSSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: v, pa: v, ma: Y, pat: DSDD
and is forever known as the messenger and precursor of the Lord.
CdV 416. Quem genuit sero patris ueneranda propago, Quem genuit sero patris ueneranda propago,
SSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, sa: s, ca: s, ta: s, pa: s, oa: s, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
Although his mother had lacked a fecund body,
CdV 417. Quamuis fecundo caruisset corpore mater Quamuis fecundo caruisset corpore mater
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: dV, ta: dV?, pa: dV?, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
and for a long time her womb grew cold in a sterile belly
CdV 418. Iamdudum et sterili matrix algesceret aluo. Iamdudum et sterili matrix algesceret aluo.
DDDS

sa: 3\2, ta: fv, pa: fv, oa: fv, ma: fv, ha: Y, pat: abvAB
his father’s venerable stock sired him late in life.
CdV 419. Nullus erat potior muliebri uiscere natus Nullus erat potior muliebri uiscere natus
DSSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: c, pa: c, ma: Y, gl: aBVAb, pat: DSSS
No one, born from a woman’s womb, was greater,
CdV 420. Ni medicus mundi, proles generata Tonantis; Ni medicus mundi, proles generata Tonantis;
SSSD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: v, ta: p, pa: vp, oa: v, ma: Y, gl: AabBV, pat: SDSS
except the physician of the world, the begotten son of the Thunderer.
CdV 421. Idcirco mundus mundum sine labe piacli Idcirco mundus mundum sine labe piacli
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pa: p, pat: SSSS
And so, John, being pure, cleansed the one pure without the stain of sin,
CdV 422. Abluit et laticis Christum sub flumine tinxit Abluit et laticis Christum sub flumine tinxit
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: s, pa: ns, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
and in the river’s flow he dipped Christ
CdV 423. Humida fluctiuagi sacrantem caerula ponti Humida fluctiuagi sacrantem caerula ponti
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: V, pa: c, oa: V, ma: Y, gl: VABab, pat: DDSS
who sanctified the azure waters of the undulating sea
CdV 424. Fontibus et uitreis donantem munera partus, Fontibus et uitreis donantem munera partus,
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: d, pa: s, oa: d, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
and granted the gifts of birth with clear streams,
CdV 425. Dum uetuli redeunt iterum ad cunabula uitae. Dum uetuli redeunt iterum ad cunabula uitae.
SDSS

sa: 4\2, ca: V, ta: V, pa: V, oa: V, ma: V, ha: Y
as the old return once more to the cradle of life.
CdV 426. Tunc linquente Deo torrentum marmora glauca Tunc linquente Deo torrentum marmora glauca
SSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: f, pa: c, oa: f, ma: Y, gl: abVAB, pat: DSSS
Then as Christ God was emerging from the blue surface of water
CdV 427. Ac ripas lustrante piis cum passibus amnis Ac ripas lustrante piis cum passibus amnis
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, sa: c, pat: SDSS
and with devout paces stepped onto the river’s banks,
CdV 428. Alta supernorum patuerunt claustra polorum; Alta supernorum patuerunt claustra polorum;
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DSSS
the lofty confines of heaven above opened up
CdV 429. Aethera celsa tonant, dum fatur rector Olimpi Aethera celsa tonant, dum fatur rector Olimpi
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, sa: V?, ma: Y, pat: SSSS
and the skies on high thundered, as the ruler of Olympus, spoke,
CdV 430. Compellans sobolem serbo currente per aethram: Compellans sobolem serbo currente per aethram:
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: s, ta: s, pa: s, oa: s, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
addressing his son, with words that ran through the air:
CdV 431. “Hic est ecce meus dilectus filius”, infit, “Hic est ecce meus dilectus filius”, infit,
DDSS

fs: 3\2, pa: s, pat: DSDS
‘Behold’, He said, ‘this is my beloved son who it pleases me
CdV 432. “Qui mihi complacuit totum regnare per orbem.” “Qui mihi complacuit totum regnare per orbem.”
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4f, fs: 4\2, pa: s, pat: DDSD
should rule throughout the whole world.’
CdV 433. Caelitus ad Christum descendit spiritus almus Caelitus ad Christum descendit spiritus almus
DDSD

sa: 3\2
The gracious spirit came down to Christ,
CdV 434. Praepetis adueniens iam per simulacra columbae: Praepetis adueniens iam per simulacra columbae:
DSSS

sa: 3\2
coming now in the image of a swift dove.
CdV 435. Haec auis idcirco confertur flamine sacro, Haec auis idcirco coffertur flamine sacro,
DDSS

sa: 3\2, ca: p, ma: p, ha: Y
This bird , is therefore bestowed by the Holy Ghost,
CdV 436. Sola caret quoniam crudelis felle ueneni, Sola caret quoniam crudelis felle ueneni,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: Vs, ta: s, pa: Vs, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
since it alone lacks the bitterness of cruel poison
CdV 437. Cetera quo ringens stomachatur turba uolucrum; Cetera quo ringens stomachatur turba uolucrum;
DSSS

sa: 2\3, ca: l
with which the angry flock of other birds is incensed:
CdV 438. Mitia sed gestat candescens ilia praepes. Mitia sed gestat candescens ilia praepes.
DSDS

sa: 3\2, ta: m
but this gleaming bird has a gentle heart.
CdV 439. Plurima pro Christo patiens tormenta prophetes Plurima pro Christo patiens tormenta prophetes
DDSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: n, gl: aBVAb, pat: DSSS
This prophet suffered very many torments for Christ’s sake of:
CdV 440. Carceris illuuiem et furuas sine luce latebras Carceris illuuiem et furuas sine luce latebras
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: SDSS
he endured the filth of prison and gloomy pits lacking light while he condemned
CdV 441. Pertulit atrocis damnans conubia regis, Pertulit atrocis damnans conubia regis,
SDSS

sa: 3\2, ta: s, ma: s, ha: Y, pat: VabAB
the marriage of the unkind king, who had shattered the rules of consanguinity
CdV 442. Qui consanguinei disrupit foedera, fratris Qui consanguinei disrupit foedera, fratris
SDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: d, pa: c, oa: d, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
by defiling the bed of his full brother against the sanctity of lawful wedlock.
CdV 443. Germani thalamum incestans sine iure tororum; Germani thalamum incestans sine iure tororum;
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, gl: abvAB, pat: DSSS
CdV 444. Acriter idcirco compescit uoce tyrannum Acriter idcirco compescit uoce tyrannum
DDDS

fs: 3\3, ca: l, pat: SDSS
For that reason, without fearing the terrible torments of unspeakable death,
CdV 445. Non metuens furibunda necis tormenta nefandae. Non metuens furibunda necis tormenta nefandae.
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: p, pa: p, ma: Y, pat: SDDS
John restrained the tyrant with his words.
CdV 446. Protinus effuso rubuerunt sanguine lances, Protinus effuso rubuerunt sanguine lances,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DDSS
Platters were reddened forthwith with flowing blood
CdV 447. Dum caput abscisum populi ad conuiuia portant, Dum caput abscisum populi ad conuiuia portant,
SDSS

sa: 4\2, ta: p, oa: p, ha: Y
and bore to the banquet of people his cut-off head,
CdV 448. Quod regina ferox per natam fraude poposcit Quod regina ferox per natam fraude poposcit
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pa: v, oa: v, ma: Y, gl: AbVaB, pat: DDSS
which the vicious queen demanded deceptively through her daughter,
CdV 449. Scenica uirgineo monstrantem ludicra saltu. Scenica uirgineo monstrantem ludicra saltu.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pa: c, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: SSSS
who demonstrating a dramatic diversion with a young girl’s dance.
CdV 450. Sic igitur Christum signauit sanguinis ostro Sic igitur Christum signauit sanguinis ostro
SSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, gl: AbBaC, pat: DSSS
So therefore by the purple blood signified Christ,
CdV 451. Horrendum mundi medicantem uulnere uulnus, Horrendum mundi medicantem uulnere uulnus,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
healing with a wound the dread wounds of the world:
CdV 452. Dum crucis in patulo suspensum stipite poenas Dum crucis in patulo suspensum stipite poenas
DSDD

fs: 4d, sa: 2\3, oa: V?, ha: Y, h: m, pat: VAabBC
while he hung on the spreading branch of a cross
CdV 453. Cogeret insontem uiolentia ferre reorum. Cogeret insontem uiolentia ferre reorum.
DSSS

fs: 4\3, ca: c, gl: CabBA, pat: SDDD
the violence of the guilty compelled an innocent to suffer.
CdV 454. Sed tamen optatam senserunt saecla salutem, Sed tamen optatam senserunt saecla salutem,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: v, pa: vV?, oa: v, ma: Y, gl: VabBA, pat: DSSD
Nevertheless, generations experienced longed-for salvation,
CdV 455. Dum Deus ad herebi uagas descenderit umbras Dum Deus ad herebi uagas descenderit umbras
DDSS

fs: 3\2, ca: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
when Christ God descended to the wandering shades of Hell
CdV 456. Ferrea uectiferae fracturus limina ualuae; Ferrea uectiferae fracturus limina ualuae;
DSSS

sa: 2\3, oa: c, pat: aBvAb
in order to break open the iron access fitted with a bar.
CdV 457. Aerea portarum quassauit claustra tetrarum, Aerea portarum quassauit claustra tetrarum,
SDSS

sa: 1\2, ca: V?, ta: V?, pa: V?, oa: cV, ma: cV, ha: Y, pat: AabVB
He shattered the bronze bolts of the gloomy gates,
CdV 458. Vt psalmista prius praesaga uoce canebat Vt psalmista prius praesaga uoce canebat
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: p, ca: p, ta: p, pa: p, oa: p, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
just as the prophetic Psalmist previously proclaimed in song,
CdV 459. Passurum mundi promens in calce Tonantem. Passurum mundi promens in calce Tonantem.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, pat: SDSS
proclaiming that the Thunderer was to suffer at the world’s end.
CdV 460. Promere nunc nitor sacrum sermone Iohannem, Promere nunc nitor sacrum sermone Iohannem,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pa: c, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: SSSS
Now I shall strive in my speech to proclaim the blessed JOHN,
CdV 461. Qui fuit accubitor Christo gratissimus almo. Qui fuit accubitor Christo gratissimus almo.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: v, pa: Vv, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
Who most beloved by merciful Christ and reclined upon his breast of.
CdV 462. Pectore de sacro sorbebat flumina doctor, Pectore de sacro sorbebat flumina doctor,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: sl, pa: l, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
This learned man drank fountains from the sacred breast;
CdV 463. Imbribus aeternis sitiens ingurgitat aluum; Imbribus aeternis sitiens ingurgitat aluum;
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, sa: m, ta: V?, pa: V?, oa: V?, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
the thirsty one sated his stomach with eternal streams,
CdV 464. Florida qui castae seruauit tempora uitae Florida qui castae seruauit tempora uitae
SDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, gl: avBAb, pat: DSSS
and he kept the blooming condition of chaste life
CdV 465. Horrescens penitus falsae commercia carnis. Horrescens penitus falsae commercia carnis.
DSSS

sa: 3\3, ta: v, oa: v, ha: Y
shrinking utterly from any dealings with false flesh.
CdV 466. Plurimus idcirco deuulgans semina famae Plurimus idcirco deuulgans semina famae
SSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: ld, pa: d, oa: ld, ma: Y, gl: abVAB, pat: DSSS
For that reason very many tales of his virtues grew frequent ,
CdV 467. Virtutum rumor latum crebrescit in orbem: Virtutum rumor latum crebrescit in orbem:
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: s, ta: s, pa: s, oa: s, ma: Y, gl: aAvBb, pat: DDSS
spreading the seeds of his fame throughout the wide world.
CdV 468. Non igitur speciem per singula sermo retexit, Non igitur speciem per singula sermo retexit,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pa: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
Hence, this account has not divulged specific particulars,
CdV 469. Sed genus explanat salebroso pagina uersu. Sed genus explanat salebroso pagina uersu.
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, sa: c, pat: DSSS
but rather this written work discloses generalities in uneven verse.
CdV 470. Suscitat interea sopita cadauera leto, Suscitat interea sopita cadauera leto,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: cs, pa: s, ma: Y, gl: abVAB, pat: DDSS
Meanwhile, he raises corpses put to sleep in death,
CdV 471. Quae gelidae strictim nodabant uincula mortis; Quae gelidae strictim nodabant uincula mortis;
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: Vd, pa: cd, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
which the bonds of chilly death had tightly bound;
CdV 472. Dedidit obtutum caecorum lumina tangens; Dedidit obtutum caecorum lumina tangens;
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4f, fs: 4\2, ca: pV?, pa: V?, oa: p, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
by touching the eyes of the blind he gave them sight;
CdV 473. Claudos firmatis mox iussit pergere plantis; Claudos firmatis mox iussit pergere plantis;
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: c, pa: cV, oa: V, ma: Y, e: m, pat: DSSS
he commanded the crippled straightaway to go forth on well-founded feet;
CdV 474. Armoniam surdi sumpserunt aure sonoram Armoniam surdi sumpserunt aure sonoram
SSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ta: t, pa: t, oa: t, ma: Y, gl: abVAB, pat: DDSS
the deaf received sonorous harmony in their ears
CdV 475. Necnon et muti soluebant labra loquelis; Necnon et muti soluebant labra loquelis;
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: p, pat: SDDS
and likewise the mute loosened their lips in speech;
CdV 476. Sanatis manibus concessit uiuere mancos; Sanatis manibus concessit uiuere mancos;
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pa: c, oa: c, ma: Y, gl: abBA, pat: SSSS
he granted the maimed to live with healed hands.
CdV 477. Atra uenenorum non sensit damna nigrorum, Atra uenenorum non sensit damna nigrorum,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, sa: s, ca: s, ta: s, pa: fs, oa: s, ma: Y, gl: aBVAb, pat: DSSS
Although one were to swallow lethal draughts down the throat,
CdV 478. Quamuis letiferos sorberet faucibus haustus. Quamuis letiferos sorberet faucibus haustus.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DSSS
one would not feel the dark damage of black poisons.
CdV 479. Sic legimus prisco uulgatum tempore Saulum; Sic legimus prisco uulgatum tempore Saulum;
DDSS

sa: 3\2, ta: f, oa: p, ma: f, ha: Y
We have also read of the one commonly called SAUL in ancient time:
CdV 480. Imperiis procerum qui Christi dogmata dempsit Imperiis procerum qui Christi dogmata dempsit
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DSDS
he crushed Christ’s teachings at the commands of princes;
CdV 481. Alma beatorum contorquens membra uirorum, Alma beatorum contorquens membra uirorum,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: f, pa: f, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
torturing the holy limbs of saintly men
CdV 482. Dum priscae uoluit legis regnare latebras Dum priscae uoluit legis regnare latebras
SDDS

sa: 3\2, ca: d, ta: d, pa: d, oa: d, ma: d, ha: Y
because he wished the darkness of the old law to hold sway,
CdV 483. Et Christo patrios ueterum praeponere ritus. Et Christo patrios ueterum praeponere ritus.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
and to prefer the rites of the ancient fathers to Christ.
CdV 484. Vertitur interea: mutato nomine sanctus Vertitur interea: mutato nomine sanctus
DDDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, sa: m, e: m, pat: SSSS
However, a change came about: with a change of name,
CdV 485. Paulus apostolicae meruit praeconia famae; Paulus apostolicae meruit praeconia famae;
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m? | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: rc, pa: c, oa: c, ma: Y, e: h, pat: SDSS
blessed PAUL merited the recognition of apostolic fame.
CdV 486. Infula uirgineo quem floret sacra pudore, Infula uirgineo quem floret sacra pudore,
SSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, gl: CAaBb, pat: DSSS
This holy distinction adorned him in chaste modesty,
CdV 487. Quamuis iamdudum damnaret carcere tetro Quamuis iamdudum damnaret carcere tetro
DSSS

sa: 4\2, ta: c, oa: Vc, ma: V, ha: Y
even though he had previously condemned to dark prison
CdV 488. Membra cateruarum seruantum foedera Christi. Membra cateruarum seruantum foedera Christi.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: g, pa: d, oa: g, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
the limbs of many men who were keeping Christ’s covenant.
CdV 489. Sed Deus excelsus, qui mutat corda reorum, Sed Deus excelsus, qui mutat corda reorum,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: m, pa: s, oa: m, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
But God on high, who turns the hearts of the guilty,
CdV 490. Traxit ouem egregiam saeua de fauce luporum; Traxit ouem egregiam saeua de fauce luporum;
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DSSS
snatched an outstanding lamb from the savage jaws of wolves;
CdV 491. Qui plerumque tetros furua nigredine coruos Qui plerumque tetros furua nigredine coruos
DSSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pat: SSDS
he who more than once turned dark ravens with their dusky blackness
CdV 492. Vertit in albentes glauco sine felle columbas, Vertit in albentes glauco sine felle columbas,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: pV?, pa: pc, oa: p, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
into bright-white doves without grey rancour,
CdV 493. Dum sceleratorum clementer crimina laxat Dum sceleratorum clementer crimina laxat
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, sa: d, ca: d, ta: d, pa: d, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
granting the bright gifts of holy virtues,
CdV 494. Candida uirtutum concedens dona sacrarum; Candida uirtutum concedens dona sacrarum;
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: s, pat: DDSS
mercifully relaxes the punishments of the guilty.
CdV 495. Quem pater ingeminans alta bis clamat ab arce; Quem pater ingeminans alta bis clamat ab arce;
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: d, oa: d, ma: Y, gl: AbaBV, pat: DSSS
and he was the one whom the father, repeating himself,
CdV 496. Tunc ruit in faciem prostrato poplite Paulus Tunc ruit in faciem prostrato poplite Paulus
SDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pat: DSSS
twice summoned from his citadel on high; and Paul, pressed in with darkness
CdV 497. Stipatus tenebris et clari luminis expers: Stipatus tenebris et clari luminis expers:
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: f, pa: p, oa: v, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
and lacking bright light, fell on his face with bended knee.
CdV 498. Quamuis caecatus sentiret damna pupillae, Quamuis caecatus sentiret damna pupillae,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, sa: V?, ta: c, pa: cp, ma: Y, pat: SSSS
Although, being blind, he experienced the loss of eyesight,
CdV 499. Ast tamen e caelo uidit fulgescere solem, Ast tamen e caelo uidit fulgescere solem,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, ta: V, pa: rV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
yet he however saw the sun shining in the sky,
CdV 500. Pectora qui semper lustrauit luce serena Pectora qui semper lustrauit luce serena
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: sf, pa: s, oa: sf, ma: Y, pat: SSSS
which always brightened his heart with its gentle light.
CdV 501. Hic erat egregius doctor mundique magister Hic erat egregius doctor mundique magister
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, sa: V?, pa: c, ma: Y, gl: AabVBC, pat: DSSS
This man was an outstanding doctor and teacher of the world,
CdV 502. Barbara conuertens doctrinis agmina sacris. Barbara conuertens doctrinis agmina sacris.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ta: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: SSSS
converting barbarian hordes with sacred teachings.
CdV 503. Quadripedis uituli Lucas formatur adinstar; Quadripedis uituli Lucas formatur adinstar;
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 1\2, sa: V?, ma: Y, gl: abVAB, pat: SSSS
LUKE is given the likeness of a four-footed calf;
CdV 504. Lucida diuino scripsit qui dogmata libro Lucida diuino scripsit qui dogmata libro
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: sc, pa: c, oa: s, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
and he wrote lucid doctrines in his sacred book
CdV 505. Septuaginta patrum scribens et nomina septem, Septuaginta patrum scribens et nomina septem,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, sa: s, pa: f, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
setting down the seventy-seven names of the fathers
CdV 506. E quibus omnipotens regnorum gloria Christus E quibus omnipotens regnorum gloria Christus
DSSS

sa: 3\3, oa: cm, ha: Y
from whom almighty Christ descended in the royalty’s glory
CdV 507. Gignitur et nostrae sumpsit cunabula carnis. Gignitur et nostrae sumpsit cunabula carnis.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: dv, pa: v, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
and took on being born in our own flesh.
CdV 508. Quem sacra uirgineis ornabant serta coronis, Quem sacra uirgineis ornabant serta coronis,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: fc, ta: f, pa: f, oa: f, ma: Y, gl: abvAB, pat: DSSS
The sacred garlands of a virginal crown adorned Luke;
CdV 509. Quatuor et decies cum septem degeret annos Quatuor et decies cum septem degeret annos
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: f, pa: cf, ma: Y, gl: AaCbBv, pat: DSSS
when he had lived for seventy-four years
CdV 510. Progeniem domini narrans ab origine prima, Progeniem domini narrans ab origine prima,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pa: r, pat: SSSS
having set out the Lord’s lineage of the from its first beginnings,
CdV 511. Dum chaos obstrusum et torpens confusio rerum Dum chaos obstrusum et torpens coffusio rerum
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 5\2, pa: c, pat: SSSD
when incomprehensible chaos and the stunning confusion of things
CdV 512. Tetrica terrificis texisset saecla latebris Tetrica terrificis texisset saecla latebris
SDDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, sa: p, pat: DSSS
had covered the dark world with terrifying blindness,
CdV 513. Thesaurosque poli reseraret claue paternos, Thesaurosque poli reseraret claue paternos,
SSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: c, pa: sc, oa: s, ma: Y, pat: SSDS
Luke unlocked the treasury of the fathers with the key of heaven,
CdV 514. Donec quadrati praepollens conditor orbis Donec quadrati praepollens conditor orbis
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, gl: abvAB, pat: DDSS
right back to the time when the most powerful founder of the four-cornered world
CdV 515. Florida sub nimbis formasset saecla supernis. Florida sub nimbis formasset saecla supernis.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m, fs: 5\2, ca: V, pa: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
had formed the fecund earth beneath the clouds above.
CdV 516. Hic medicus dudum sanabat uulnera carnis Hic medicus dudum sanabat uulnera carnis
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m, fs: 4\3, sa: s, ca: d, pa: d, oa: d, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
Some time before this physician used to heal the wounds of the flesh,
CdV 517. Putrida fibrarum procurans ulcera fotu; Putrida fibrarum procurans ulcera fotu;
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: SSSS
taking care of the putrid ulcers of innards with a poultice.
CdV 518. Vberius deinceps animarum crimina sontum Vberius deinceps animarum crimina sontum
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, ta: V, pa: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
But from then on still more completely through his written teaching
CdV 519. Et scelerum facinus, quae mentis uulnera patrant, Et scelerum facinus, quae mentis uulnera patrant,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: c, pat: SSSS
did this disciple of Paul remove the offences of sinning souls
CdV 520. Discipulus Pauli scripturae dogmate dempsit; Discipulus Pauli scripturae dogmate dempsit;
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V?, ta: V?, pa: V?, oa: V?, ma: Y, gl: abvBA, pat: DSSS
and the crime of wickedness, which bring about the wounds of the mind.
CdV 521. Denique post mortem sacratis ossibus ornat Denique post mortem sacratis ossibus ornat
SSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: SSSS
At last, after his death he adorned the seat of the Augustans
CdV 522. Sedem Augustorum, qua nunc monarchia mundi Sedem Augustorum, qua nunc monarchia mundi
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, pat: SSSS
with his consecrated bones where now the world’s sole ruler
CdV 523. Post Romae imperium sub caeli culmine regnat. Post Romae imperium sub caeli culmine regnat.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, gl: abvAB, pat: DSSS
reigns after the empire of Rome beneath the summit of the sky.
CdV 524. Roma sacerdotem clementem tempore prisco Roma sacerdotem clementem tempore prisco
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, gl: abVAB, pat: DDSS
In ancient times Rome produced a clement priest,
CdV 525. Edidit et merito cui dat clementia nomen; Edidit et merito cui dat clementia nomen;
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4f, fs: 3\3, sa: c, ca: c, ta: c, pa: cs, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: SSSD
to whom, rightly does clemency gives its name.
CdV 526. Quem Deus aethrali ditauit gratia gratis, Quem Deus aethrali ditauit gratia gratis,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ta: p, pa: p, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
God freely endowed him with heavenly grace,
CdV 527. Dum se uirgineo seruaret munere mundum. Dum se uirgineo seruaret munere mundum.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: mV, pa: m, ma: Y, gl: AbVBa, pat: SDSS
since he kept himself pure through chastity’s gift. .
CdV 528. Hoc genuit pignus caelestis semine uerbi Hoc genuit pignus caelestis semine uerbi
SSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\3, ca: dc, pa: dr, oa: d, ma: Y, pat: SSSS
Peter, who presided over the height of the apostolic see
CdV 529. Et baptizandi tribuit cunabula sacra Et baptizandi tribuit cunabula sacra
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pat: SSSS
bore this child through the seed of the heavenly word,
CdV 530. Petrus, apostolicae qui culmen praesidet aedis; Petrus, apostolicae qui culmen praesidet aedis;
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pa: c, pat: SSSS
and granted the holy beginnings of baptism.
CdV 531. Nam sacrum iugiter doctorem dogma docentem Nam sacrum iugiter doctorem dogma docentem
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: f, pa: f, ma: Y, pat: SSSS
With faithful steps this devoted disciple matches the teacher,
CdV 532. Atque superna Dei crebro praecepta serentem Atque superna Dei crebro praecepta serentem
DSSS

fs: 2\3, ca: d, pa: d, oa: d, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
who is constantly teaching the teachings
CdV 533. Discipulus fidis deuotus passibus aequat. Discipulus fidis deuotus passibus aequat.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: l, pa: lp, oa: lp, ma: Y, gl: abVAB, pat: DDSS
and often planting the divine precepts of God.
CdV 534. Contigit idcirco longaeuos forte parentes Contigit idcirco longaeuos forte parentes
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: c, ta: c, pa: c, ma: Y, pat: SSSS
So it happened by chance that Clement observed
CdV 535. Et proprios pariter germanos uisere fratres, Et proprios pariter germanos uisere fratres,
SSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, sa: c, pa: v, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
his aged parent and his own full brothers,
CdV 536. Quos Petrus, Christi clarus piscator in orbe, Quos Petrus, Christi clarus piscator in orbe,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: V, ta: V, pa: Vv, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
whom Peter, Christ’s famous fisherman in this world,
CdV 537. Retibus angelicis raptos ex aequore mundi Retibus angelicis raptos ex aequore mundi
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: V, pat: SDSS
had caught up from the sea of the world in angelic nets,
CdV 538. Secum felices ad caeli sidera uexit. Secum felices ad caeli sidera uexit.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: s, pa: s, oa: s, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
and drew them up to the stars of heaven to be blessed alongside him.
CdV 539. Tempore quo clarus fulsit regnator in orbe, Tempore quo clarus fulsit regnator in orbe,
SSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: d, pat: SSSS
At the same time as a famous ruler shone forth in this world,
CdV 540. Cui Constantinus censebant saecula nomen, Cui Constantinus censebant saecula nomen,
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 5\2, pat: SSSD
to whom the whole earth gave the name Constantine,
CdV 541. Siluester Roma degebat praesul in urbe, Siluester Roma degebat praesul in urbe,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, sa: f, gl: aAbBV, pat: SDSS
Bishop SILVESTER was living in the city of Rome:
CdV 542. Sanctus apostolicae qui rexit culmina sedis. Sanctus apostolicae qui rexit culmina sedis.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: s, pat: DSSD
and this holy man governed the summits of the apostolic seat.
CdV 543. Plurima hic fecit uirtutum signa sacerdos, Plurima hic fecit uirtutum signa sacerdos,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pa: c, pat: DSDS
As a priest this man displayed very many signs of virtue which,
CdV 544. Quae modo per mundum chartis inserta legantur; Quae modo per mundum chartis inserta legantur;
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ta: v, pa: v, ma: Y, pat: SSSD
having been inscribed in the records are now read throughout the world.
CdV 545. Denique squamigerum uinxit uirtute draconem Denique squamigerum uinxit uirtute draconem
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: sV?, pa: s, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
Moreover, through his virtue he once bound a scaly dragon,
CdV 546. Fortia ferratis constringens uincla catenis, Fortia ferratis constringens uincla catenis,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: pc, ma: Y, pat: SSDS
constraining it with strong shackles and iron chains;
CdV 547. Qui prius e crypta funesto flamine spirans Qui prius e crypta funesto flamine spirans
SSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pat: DSSS
previously the dragon, breathing deadly breath from its den ,
CdV 548. Romani regni uexabat iure cateruas, Romani regni uexabat iure cateruas,
SSSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: f, ta: f, pa: f, ma: Y, e: h, gl: aVbAB, pat: SSSS
had rightly plagued the people of the Roman realm,
CdV 549. Dum contempserunt Christo famularier uni Dum contempserunt Christo famularier uni
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: m, pa: m, oa: m, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
for as long as they scorned to serve the one Christ,
CdV 550. Natricis horrendi cultum praestare putantes. Natricis horrendi cultum praestare putantes.
SSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: V, pat: DSSS
thinking that they preferred the worship of a terrifying serpent.
CdV 551. Sed cum strinxisset beluam collaribus artis Sed cum strinxisset beluam collaribus artis
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m? | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pa: V, oa: V, ma: Y, e: m, pat: SSSS
But when Silvester had bound the beast with a choking collar,
CdV 552. Morbida pestiferi compescens flabra draconis, Morbida pestiferi compescens flabra draconis,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: t, pa: p, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
cutting off the deadly breath of the pestilential dragon,
CdV 553. Ciuibus exoritur mox exultatio laetis: Ciuibus exori