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Bede
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Vita metrica S. Cuthberti (vulgate redaction)
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Latin
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W. Jaager, Bedas metrische Vita sancti Cuthberti, Palaestra 198 (Leipzig, 1935)
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BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg

Vita Cuthberti, prohemium

BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg prohemium 1. Multa suis Dominus fulgescere lumina saeclis Multa suis Dominus fulgescere lumina saeclis
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The Lord granted many lights to shine on His world,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg prohemium 2. Donauit, tetricas humanae noctis ut umbras Donauit, tetricas humanae noctis ut umbras
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so that the divine flame would illuminate the dark shadows
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg prohemium 3. Lustraret diuina poli de culmine flamma. Lustraret diuina poli de culmine flamma.
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of human night from the summit of heaven.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg prohemium 4. Et licet ipse Deo natus de lumine Christus Et licet ipse Deo natus de lumine Christus
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And although Christ Himself, born from God, the light,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg prohemium 5. Lux sit summa Deus, sanctos quoque iure lucernae Lux sit summa Deus, sanctos quoque iure lucernae
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is the highest light, God also granted saints to shine
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg prohemium 6. Ecclesiae rutilare dedit, quibus igne magistro Ecclesiae rutilare dedit, quibus igne magistro
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like lamps for the church, in whom, with fire as a guide, love would be ever-present
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg prohemium 7. Sensibus instet amor, sermonibus aestuet ardor, Sensibus instet amor, sermonibus aestuet ardor,
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love would remain in their minds, and passion in their words .
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg prohemium 8. Multifidos uarium lychnos qui sparsit in orbem, Multifidos uarium lychnos qui sparsit in orbem,
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He scattered many trusty torches in different parts of the world,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg prohemium 9. Vt cunctum noua lux fidei face fusa sub axem Vt cunctum noua lux fidei face fusa sub axem
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so that the new light, spread by the flame of faith, beneath the whole sky
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg prohemium 10. Omnia sidereis uirtutibus arua repleret. Omnia sidereis uirtutibus arua repleret.
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caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: l, pa: ls, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
should fill every land with heavenly miracles.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg prohemium 11. Roma Petri Paulique iubar mirata gemellum. Roma Petri Paulique iubar mirata gemellum.
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Rome, amazed, rejoices at the twin radiance of Peter and Paul,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg prohemium 12. Gaudet apostolicis semper uictura tropaeis. Gaudet apostolicis semper uictura tropaeis.
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caesura pattern: | tĕnĕrṓ | nām dḗ | grĕgĕ | pā́ruŭlŭs ī́nfans | 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4d, sa: 3\2, pat: VaAbB
and will be ever victorious through their apostolic triumphs.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg prohemium 13. Ast Asiae lucem uerbis serit ore Ioannes, Ast Asiae lucem uerbis serit ore Ioannes,
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caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: mf, pa: mf, oa: f, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
But John sows the light of the Word in Asia with his speech,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg prohemium 14. Hauserat e Domini quae pectore mystica ructat. Hauserat e Domini quae pectore mystica ructat.
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pouring forth mystical teachings which he drained from the breast of the Lord.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg prohemium 15. Bartholomaeus Eoa uolat per regna triumphans, Bartholomaeus Eoa uolat per regna triumphans,
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caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, sa: m, ca: m, ta: m, pa: sm, oa: m, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
Bartholomew flies triumphant through eastern realms,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg prohemium 16. Indomitosque armis lingua domat inclytus Indos. Indomitosque armis lingua domat inclytus Indos.
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caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, oa: V, pat: DSSD
and, famed, tames by his tongue the Indians, untameable by arms.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg prohemium 17. Tu quoque Niliacos componens, Marce, furores, Tu quoque Niliacos componens, Marce, furores,
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caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4f, fs: 3\3, pat: SSSD
You, too, Mark, subduing the violence of the peoples of the Nile,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg prohemium 18. Sicca euangelicis satias de nubibus arua. Sicca euangelicis satias de nubibus arua.
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fs: 3\3, ca: fV, pa: fV, ma: Y
satisfy dried fields with evangelical rain-clouds.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg prohemium 19. Africa Cypriani dictis meritisque refulget, Africa Cypriani dictis meritisque refulget,
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caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, sa: c, pa: lc, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
Africa shines through the words and fine deeds of Cyprian,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg prohemium 20. Spernere delicias fuso qui sanguine suasit. Spernere delicias fuso qui sanguine suasit.
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caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: s, pa: sV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
who after shedding his blood urges the spurning of delights.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg prohemium 21. Pictauis Hilario multum radiata magistro, Pictauis Hilario multum radiata magistro,
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caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: nf, pa: nf, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
Poitiers, greatly illuminated by its teacher, Hilary,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg prohemium 22. Discutit annorum uera iam luce tenebras. Discutit annorum uera iam luce tenebras.
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now scatters the shadows of errors with true light.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg prohemium 23. Constantinopolim Chrysostomus ille Ioannes. Constantinopolim Chrysostomus ille Ioannes.
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caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m, fs: 4\2, pat: SSDS
That man, John Chrysostom lights up Constantinople
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg prohemium 24. Aurato nitidae lustrat fulgore loquelae. Aurato nitidae lustrat fulgore loquelae.
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caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, sa: c, ca: c, ta: cV, pa: cV, oa: V, ma: Y, gl: VabAB, pat: DSSS
with the golden brightness of his brilliant speech.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg prohemium 25. Nec iam orbis contenta sinu, trans aequora lampas Nec iam orbis contenta sinu, trans aequora lampas
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And this lamp-light, no longer contained by the lap of the world,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg prohemium 26. Spargitur effulgens, huiusque Britannia consors Spargitur effulgens, huiusque Britannia consors
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caesura pattern: 3m | 4f, fs: 3\3, ca: sc, pa: sc, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
is spread shimmering across the sea, and Britain now sharing in it,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg prohemium 27. Temporibus genuit fulgur uenerabile nostris, Temporibus genuit fulgur uenerabile nostris,
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caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: p, ta: p, pa: pc, oa: p, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
produced in our own times a venerable thunderbolt,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg prohemium 28. Aurea qua Cuthbertus agens per sidera uitam, Aurea qua Cuthbertus agens per sidera uitam,
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caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, sa: c, ca: cs, ta: c, pa: cs, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
where Cuthbert leading a life among the golden stars,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg prohemium 29. Scandere celsa suis docuit iam passibus Anglos Scandere celsa suis docuit iam passibus Anglos
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caesura pattern: 2m | 3m? | 4m, fs: 5\2, ca: V, ta: V, pa: fV, oa: V, ma: Y, e: h, pat: DSSD
teaches by his own steps the English to ascend the heights.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg prohemium 30. Hunc uirtutis honor iam primo a limine uitae, Hunc uirtutis honor iam primo a limine uitae,
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caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: f, pa: ft, oa: f, ma: Y, gl: vabBA, pat: DSSD
Right from the first threshold of life the glory of virtue
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg prohemium 31. Aetheriumque decus signis comitatur apertis. Aetheriumque decus signis comitatur apertis.
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caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pat: SDSS
and heavenly honour clung to him through evident signs.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg prohemium 32. Cuius cuncta licet nequeam, tamen ultima malim Cuius cuncta licet nequeam, tamen ultima malim
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Although I cannot touch on them all, still I should prefer in my verse
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg prohemium 33. Commemorans operum uestigia tangere uersu, Commemorans operum uestigia tangere uersu,
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caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 1\2, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, pa: sVc, oa: V, ma: v, pat: DDSD
to commemorate the last traces of his deeds,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg prohemium 34. Quis pateant interna sacrae fundamina mentis. Quis pateant interna sacrae fundamina mentis.
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caesura pattern: 2m? | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, e: m, pat: SSSD
by which the inner depths of his sacred mind may be made clear.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg prohemium 35. Tu, rogo, summe, iuua, donorum Spiritus auctor: Tu, rogo, summe, iuua, donorum Spiritus auctor:
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caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: f, pa: fs, oa: f, ma: Y, pat: SDDS
Help, I ask, highest Spirit and granter of gifts,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg prohemium 36. Te sine nam digne fari tua gratia nescit. Te sine nam digne fari tua gratia nescit.
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for without you Your grace is unable to speak worthily;
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg prohemium 37. Flammiuomisque soles dare qui noua famina linguis, Flammiuomisque soles dare qui noua famina linguis,
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caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pat: DDDS
and You Who are accustomed to grant fresh words to flame-spewing tongues,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg prohemium 38. Munera da linguae, uerbi tua dona canentis. Munera da linguae, uerbi tua dona canentis.
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caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: p, oa: p, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
give the rewards of the word to a tongue singing Your gifts!

Vita Cuthberti 1

BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 1. Alma Deo chari primo coelestis ab aeuo Alma Deo chari primo caelestis ab aeuo
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The holy life of the heavenly servant dear to God shone bright from the earliest age:
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 2. Vita micat, famuli lator quem muneris alti Vita micat, famuli lator quem muneris alti
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caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: p, pa: pm, ma: Y, pat: DSSD
Christ, the bearer of high reward,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 3. Vera uocat Christus speciali ad gaudia dono, Vera uocat Christus speciali ad gaudia dono,
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caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: n, ca: n, ta: n, pa: nf, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
summons him to true joys by a special gift,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 4. Auriuagasque feri pompas contemnere saecli, Auriuagasque feri pompas contemnere saecli,
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and teaches him to scorn the breeze-blown splendours of the wild world
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 5. Corque polo stabilire docet, quem denique dulci Corque polo stabilire docet, quem denique dulci
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caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: r, pa: rs, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
and to fasten his heart on heaven; and then with pleasant guidance
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 6. Prima magisterio per tempora dirigit aeui, Prima magisterio per tempora dirigit aeui,
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He directs him through the earliest stages of life,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 7. Quandoque prouectum sublimibus inferat astris. Quandoque prouectum sublimibus inferat astris.
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caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: p, pat: SSDS
so that in due course He might from on high bring him having progressed to the stars.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 8. Forte uago gracilis dum gramine luderet aetas, Forte uago gracilis dum gramine luderet aetas,
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caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: cm, pa: ncm, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
When by chance those of a young and tender age were playing on the undulating grass,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 9. Intererat uacuis simul indoles alma palaestris, Intererat uacuis simul indoles alma palaestris,
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caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, sa: l, ca: m, pa: ml, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
the holy child was taking part in these leisurely activities
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 10. Subque leui aetas sumpsit luctamine palmas. Subque leui aetas sumpsit luctamine palmas.
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caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: sV, pa: sV, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
and took happy prizes in frivolous competition.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 11. Sed Dominus digno puerilia sensa magistro Sed Dominus digno puerilia sensa magistro
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But the Lord corrected this boyish behaviour with a worthy teacher,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 12. Correxit; tenero nam de grege paruulus infans Correxit; tenero nam de grege paruulus infans
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for from among the youthful band a tiny child who was there
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 13. Viribus admonuit dubiis ne fidere mallet, Viribus ammonuit dubiis ne fidere mallet,
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caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4f, fs: 3\3, ca: V, e: s, pat: SDSD
told [Cuthbert] not to prefer to trust in doubtful exertion
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 14. Et festina breui consumere tempora luxu: Et festina breui consumere tempora luxu:
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caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, pa: cV, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
nor to use up his passing time with fleeting exertion,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 15. Sed stabilem Domini mentem firmaret amore. Sed stabilem Domini mentem firmaret amore.
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caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, sa: c, ca: mc, ta: c, pa: cm, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DDDD
but to fix a firm mind on the love of the Lord.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 16. At puer infantis risit sacra famina nolens, At puer infantis risit sacra famina nolens,
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: ns, pa: ns, ma: Y, pat: SDDS
But, being a boy, [Cuthbert] laughed at the infant’s holy words,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 17. Octennis trimum despectus habere magistrum. Octennis trimum despectus habere magistrum.
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caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pa: sVc, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
since, being eight, he did not like having a three-year-old teacher.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 18. Qui genuit, et luctu faciem perfundit amaro. Qui genuit, et luctu faciem perfundit amaro.
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caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: f, pat: DSSS
The infant screamed and drenched it face with bitter grief.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 19. Soluitur in lacrymas luctus, cunctique uicissim Soluitur in lacrymas luctus, cunctique uicissim
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caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, gl: abvBA, pat: DSSS
The game dissolves in tears, and everyone in turn
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 20. Vnius incertos satagunt abstergere fletus: Vnius incertos satagunt abstergere fletus:
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: tp, pa: tp, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
tries to wipe away the unexpected tears of that one child;
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 21. Nec ualuere tamen solatia rapta nouari. Nec ualuere tamen solatia rapta nouari.
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caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, ta: V, pa: sV, oa: V, ma: Y, gl: VAaBCb, pat: DSDD
nonetheless, they could not restore the happiness that had been snatched away.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 22. Hunc pia complexum Cuthbertus ad oscula mulcet, Hunc pia complexum Cuthbertus ad oscula mulcet,
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d?, fs: 4\2, ca: V, ta: V, ma: Y, e: m, pat: DSDS
Cuthbert soothes the child, hugging him with gentle kisses,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 23. Obsecrans siccare genas, deponere luctus. Obsecrans siccare genas, deponere luctus.
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: f, ta: f, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
urging it to dry its cheeks and put away grief,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 24. Excipit et moesto iustas de corde querelas: Excipit et moesto iustas de corde querelas:
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, sa: V, ca: fV, ta: fV, pa: fV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSDD
and draws forth justifiable complaints from a sorrowful heart:
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 25. Quid te, chare, leui subdis per inania ludo, Quid te, chare, leui subdis per inania ludo,
SDSD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, ta: c, pa: cr, oa: c, ma: Y, gl: aVAbABa, pat: DDDS
‘Why, dear, do you subject yourself through empty-headedness to a frivolous game
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 26. Quem Deus aetherio sublimis honore sacrauit, Quem Deus aetherio sublimis honore sacrauit,
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
you whom God on high consecrated for heavenly glory,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 27. Praeficiens populis, coeli quibus atria pandas? Praeficiens populis, caeli quibus atria pandas?
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, e: s, pat: DSDD
preferring you to those people for whom you open up the halls of heaven?
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 28. Ingenuum stadio nunquid concurrere seruis Ingenuum stadio nunquid concurrere seruis
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: p, pat: DSSS
Surely it won’t be your nature to run alongside servants at the race-track,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 29. Fas erit, aut uulgi antistes similabitur actis? Fas erit, aut uulgi antistes similabitur actis?
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: f, pa: fV, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
or will it be right for a bishop to mimic the deeds of the mob?
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 30. Linque tuis ergo tam dissona friuola factis, Linque tuis ergo tam dissona friuola factis,
DSSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, sa: pc, ca: c, ta: c, pa: pc, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
So abandon silliness so out of keeping with your fate,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 31. Deuotusque Deo sacrum coniungere pectus. Deuotusque Deo sacrum coniungere pectus.
SDSS

fs: 4\2, pat: DSDS
and in devotion join your sacred heart to God.’
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 32. Haec ait, et pueri grandaeuum in pectore sensum Haec ait, et pueri grandaeuum in pectore sensum
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f? | 3m | 4f | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, ta: V, ma: Y, e: s, pat: SDSD
He said these things, and the Spirit a kindly companion for all time,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 33. Spiritus instituit cunctum comes almus in aeuum. Spiritus instituit cunctum comes almus in aeuum.
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caesura pattern: 3m | 4f, fs: 3\3, pat: DDSD
instilled mature sense in the heart of the boy.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 34. Nec mirum, infantes mysteria pandere Christi, Nec mirum, infantes mysteria pandere Christi,
SSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: p, pat: DDSD
No wonder that infants reveal the mysteries of Christ,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 35. Lactentumque sacer repleat si uiscera flatus, Lactentumque sacer repleat si uiscera flatus,
SDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DSSS
if the Sacred Spirit which made an ass cry out—
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 36. Qui facit humanas asinam reboare loquelas. Qui facit humanas asinam reboare loquelas.
DSDD

sa: 2\3, ta: f, oa: cf, ha: Y
in human speech should fill the innards of a suckling child.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 37. Paruulus interea subiti discrimine morbi Paruulus interea subiti discrimine morbi
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4f, fs: 1\2, sa: V, ta: V, pa: fVc, oa: fV, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
Meanwhile, the little lad [Cuthbert] is struck with an attack of sudden illness,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 38. Plectitur, atque regit uestigia languida pino. Plectitur, atque regit uestigia languida pino.
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: d, pa: Vd, ma: Y, pat: SSDS
and steers his feeble footsteps with a pine staff.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 39. Cumque die quadam sub diuo fessa locasset Cumque die quadam sub diuo fessa locasset
DSSS

sa: 2\3, ta: sd, pa: s, oa: sd, ma: s, ha: Y, pat: abVAB
When one day the gentle boy, suffering alone,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 40. Membra dolens solus mitis puer, ecce repente Membra dolens solus mitis puer, ecce repente
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, pa: fV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
had laid out his weary limbs in the open air, suddenly
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 41. Venit eques niueo uenerandus tegmine, necnon Venit eques niueo uenerandus tegmine, necnon
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d?, fs: 3\2, ca: V, e: s, pat: SSDS
a venerable rider arrives in snow-white attire
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 42. Gratia cornipedi similis, recubumque salutat, Gratia cornipedi similis, recubumque salutat,
DDDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: f, gl: VabBA, pat: DSSS
likewise there is a similar grace to the steed and greets the reclining lad,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 43. Obsequium sibi ferre rogans. Cui talia reddit: Obsequium sibi ferre rogans. Cui talia reddit:
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: f, ta: f, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
asking to be attended to. And he replies as follows:
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 44. Obsequiis nunc ipse tuis assistere promptus Obsequiis nunc ipse tuis assistere promptus
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, gl: cabBA, pat: SDSS
‘I would quickly be willing myself to attend to you,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 45. Vellem, ni diro premeretur compede gressus. Vellem, ni diro premeretur compede gressus.
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 1\2, ca: V, pat: DDSS
if my mobility were not hampered by a terrible restraint;
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 46. Nam tumet ecce genu, nullis quod cura medentum Nam tumet ecce genu, nullis quod cura medentum
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, gl: abvAB, pat: DDSD
for look: my knee is swollen, and for a long time now the care of doctors
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 47. Tempore iam multo ualuit mollire lagonis. Tempore iam multo ualuit mollire lagonis.
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: p, ta: p, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
has not been unable to relieve with any herbs’.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 48. Desilit hospes equo, palpat genu sedulus aegrum, Desilit hospes equo, palpat genu sedulus aegrum,
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: fV, pa: fVs, ma: Y, e: s, pat: DDDS
The guest leaps down from his horse and carefully feels the afflicted knee;
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 49. Sic fatus similae nitidam cum lacte farinam Sic fatus similae nitidam cum lacte farinam
SDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: p, pat: DSDS
then says: ‘Mix some shining wheatmeal with milk in a pot,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 50. Olla coquat pariter feruenti . . . . . Olla coquat pariter feruenti . . . . .
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: f, pa: fc, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
and cook them together in the fire of boiling oven;
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 51. Hocque istum calido sanandus inungue tumorem. Hocque istum calido sanandus inungue tumorem.
SDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DDSD
to be healed, rub it on the swelling while hot.’
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 52. Haec memorans conscendit equum quo uenerat, illo Haec memorans conscendit equum quo uenerat, illo
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, sa: r, pat: DDSD
Mentioning these things, he mounted his horse, returning home
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 53. Calle domum remeans. Monitus medicina secuta est, Calle domum remeans. Monitus medicina secuta est,
DDDD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, gl: VabBA, pat: DDSS
on the same path by which he had come. A cure followed the advice,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 54. Agnouitque sacer medicum uenisse superni Agnouitque sacer medicum uenisse superni
SDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: cV, pat: DDDS
and the sacred one recognized that the physician had come from the throne
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 55. Iudicis a solio summo, qui munere clausos Iudicis a solio summo, qui munere clausos
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: tV, pat: DDSD
of the heavenly Judge, Who with the highest gift restored
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 56. Restituit uisus piscis de felle Tobiae. Restituit uisus piscis de felle Tobiae.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m, fs: 3\3, oa: V, pat: SDDS
the lost sight of Tobias with the gall of a fish.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 57. Hinc sacra maiori firmatus robore corda, Hinc sacra maiori firmatus robore corda,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: cV, pat: DDDS
Then, having reinforced his holy heart with greater strength,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 58. Celsithronum didicit precibus pulsare Tonantem. Celsithronum didicit precibus pulsare Tonantem.
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d?, fs: 3\2, ca: l, ta: V, pa: lV, oa: V, ma: Y, e: s, pat: DDSS
he learned to bombard the lofty-throned Thunderer with prayers.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 59. Est locus insignis fluuii super ostia Tini, Est locus insignis fluuii super ostia Tini,
DSDD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, sa: t, pat: DSDS
There is a noteworthy place above the mouth of the river Tyne,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 60. Eximio iam tunc monachorum examine pollens: Eximio iam tunc monachorum examine pollens:
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4f, fs: 3\3, ca: fV, pa: fV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSSD
which then was already flourishing with a splendid troop of monks.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 61. Qui ueherent dum ligna feri per terga fluenti, Qui ueherent dum ligna feri per terga fluenti,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, gl: CaVbBA, pat: DDDD
When they were ferrying wood on the surface of the wild stream,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 62. Fluminis et uenti subito feriuntur ab ictu. Fluminis et uenti subito feriuntur ab ictu.
DSDD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4f | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: V, gl: aBVAb, pat: SDSD
they are suddenly struck by an onrush of current and wind.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 63. Quinque fuere rates, rapido quae gurgite cunctae Quinque fuere rates, rapido quae gurgite cunctae
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, gl: vabBA, pat: DDDS
There were five rafts, and they were all driven headlong by the swift current
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 64. Oceani cauum pronae labuntur in aequor. Oceani cauum pronae labuntur in aequor.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m, fs: 3\2, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, e: m, gl: VaACBb, pat: SSDS
into the grey-haired expanse of the sea.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 65. Iamque oculis abstracta procul, uelut aliger undis Iamque oculis abstracta procul, uelut aliger undis
DSDD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m? | 4d, fs: 1\2, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, pa: Vd, oa: V, ma: Y, e: h, pat: DSDS
Now, carried far from sight, each boat appears on the waves,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 66. Mergulus innaret, paret per caerula puppis. Mergulus innaret, paret per caerula puppis.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, gl: ABbaC, pat: DSSD
like a feathered sea-bird floating on the breakers.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 67. Egreditur fraterna cohors, et poplite flexo Egreditur fraterna cohors, et poplite flexo
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, sa: r, ca: n, pa: rn, ma: Y, gl: AVbaB, pat: SDDS
The brotherly band emerges and on bended knee
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 68. Aethera suscipiunt, uitam, pacemque precantes. Aethera suscipiunt, uitam, pacemque precantes.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, pat: DDSS
they look up to the sky, praying for the life and safety.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 69. Seruatur sed hoc puero uictoria lecto, Seruatur sed hoc puero uictoria lecto,
SSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: pc, pa: pc, oa: p, ma: Y, gl: AbaCcB, pat: DDSD
But this triumph is kept for the chosen boy [Cuthbert],
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 70. Qui tum forte aliae iam stabat in obice ripae, Qui tum forte aliae iam stabat in obice ripae,
SDSD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: V, ta: V, pa: sV, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
who then by chance was standing on the other bank opposite
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 71. Vulgus et innumerum grandisque caterua ridentum, Vulgus et innumerum grandisque caterua ridentum,
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, sa: t, pa: st, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
there was also a huge throng and a countless crowd of people laughing,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 72. Gaudia nam reprobis sunt tristia fata proborum. Gaudia nam reprobis sunt tristia fata proborum.
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m | 4d, fs: 1\2, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, pa: cV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: SSDD
for the sad chances of the good are a pleasure to the wicked
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 73. Noxia, qui dixit, linquamus gaudia, fratres, Noxia, qui dixit, linquamus gaudia, fratres,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m? | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: sf, ta: f, pa: fVs, oa: V, ma: Y, e: h, pat: DSSS
and [Cuthbert] said to them, ‘Let us abandon our harmful pleasures, brothers,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 74. Condoleamus et his quos uerbera moesta fatigant; Condoleamus et his quos uerbera moesta fatigant;
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m, fs: 5\3, sa: t, ca: s, pa: fts, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
and sympathize with those whom sad blows are assailing,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 75. Vel Dominum potius, qui flabra creauit et undas, Vel Dominum potius, qui flabra creauit et undas,
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, sa: m, pa: cm, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
or rather let us pray to the Lord, Who created the winds and waves,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 76. Oremus, dignetur iter donare salutis. Oremus, dignetur iter donare salutis.
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, sa: p, ca: V, pa: pV, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
that He may deign to grant a path to salvation.’
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 77. Rustica sed iustis dissentit turba suadelis; Rustica sed iustis dissentit turba suadelis;
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4f, fs: 4\2, ca: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSSD
But the rustic gathering disagrees with this just advice.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 78. Ille genu flexo uultu mox presserat arua: Ille genu flexo uultu mox presserat arua:
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: sp, pa: sp, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
He, on bended knee, had soon pressed the earth with his face:
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 79. Mutantur uenti, ratibusque in littora iactis Mutantur uenti, ratibusque in littora iactis
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, pa: sV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDDD
the winds change, and when the boats are cast ashore,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 80. Erubuit laetum uiso pro numine uulgus, Erubuit laetum uiso pro numine uulgus,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, sa: c, ca: r, pa: cr, ma: Y, gl: vaBbA, pat: SSSD
the glad throng is ashamed by the sight of such authority,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 81. Glorificatque Deum, firmet qui uota suorum. Glorificatque Deum, firmet qui uota suorum.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 5\2, ca: m, gl: abAB, pat: SSSD
and they glorify God, Who secures the prayers of His own.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 82. Haec inter, teneros laetis dum collibus agnos Haec inter, teneros laetis dum collibus agnos
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: m, pa: mf, oa: m, ma: Y, gl: abvAB, pat: DDSS
At this time, while he was feeding young lambs on the happy hills,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 83. Pasceret, ecce uigil nocturnis cernit in hymnis, Pasceret, ecce uigil nocturnis cernit in hymnis,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: V, pat: DSSS
behold, while keeping vigil with nocturnal hymns
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 84. Ignea sidereis fulgescere castra maniplis, Ignea sidereis fulgescere castra maniplis,
DDSD

caesura pattern: | dīctī́s | quī | trī́stĭbŭs ā́nte | 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4d, sa: 3\2, ta: V, ma: V, ha: Y
he sees fiery strongholds blazing with starry bands carrying a saintly soul
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 85. Atque polis sanctum rutilae per gaudia pompae Atque polis sanctum rutilae per gaudia pompae
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: l, pat: DSDS
into the sky amidst the joys of this glittering procession;
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 86. Ferre animam, sociisque sopor quos presserat infit: Ferre animam, sociisque sopor quos presserat infit:
DDDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: f, ta: f, pa: pf, oa: f, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
to his companions, whom sleep had overcome, he says:
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 87. Heu! miseri lento premimur qui pectora somno, Heu! miseri lento premimur qui pectora somno,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, e: s, gl: CAbVaB, pat: DDSS
‘Alas, we wretches, whose minds are overcome by sluggish sleep,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 88. Cernere nec uigilum coelestia facta meremur. Cernere nec uigilum caelestia facta meremur.
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: p, pa: pc, oa: p, ma: Y, gl: aCBAb, pat: SDSS
we do not deserve to see the heavenly deeds of the vigilant!
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 89. Peruigil en modico magnalia tempore creui Peruigil en modico magnalia tempore creui
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, sa: c, ca: V, ta: V, pa: cV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
While I fully vigilant I saw for a brief time such glories
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 90. Tanta Dei, bifores portae reserantur olympi, Tanta Dei, bifores portae reserantur olympi,
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: fc, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
of God: the twin gates of Olympus are opened,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 91. Inditur aetheriae felix qua spiritus aulae Inditur aetheriae felix qua spiritus aulae
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, sa: t, pa: tf, ma: Y, pat: SDDS
where a blessed spirit is introduced into the heavenly hall,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 92. Angelicis comitatus ouans, qui sidera flammis Angelicis comitatus ouans, qui sidera flammis
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4f | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, ta: c, pa: pc, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
accompanied exulting by angelic flames: it traverses the stars
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 93. Transit, et Altithronum gaudet modo uisere Regem. Transit, et Altithronum gaudet modo uisere Regem.
DDSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: cV, ta: V, pa: cV, oa: V, ma: Y, e: h, pat: DSSD
and now rejoices to see the high-throned king.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 94. Antistes fuit iste reor, plebisue sacratae, Antistes fuit iste reor, plebisue sacratae,
SDDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, e: s, pat: SSDS
That man was a bishop, I think, shining most high in the citadel
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 95. Summus in arce nitens, comitum quem flammea tantis Summus in arce nitens, comitum quem flammea tantis
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: SSSS
of his holy people, and the fiery ether with such great choirs of companions
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 96. Excipit aethra choris, lucisque ad lumina uexit. Excipit aethra choris, lucisque ad lumina uexit.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m? | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: c, pa: cV, oa: c, ma: Y, e: h, pat: DDSS
receives him and carried him to the threshold of light.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 97. Discite, pastores, uigili tutamine mandris Discite, pastores, uigili tutamine mandris
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: fc, ta: f, pa: fc, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
Learn, shepherds, from the vigilant guarding of the sheepfold,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 98. Insidias noctis, furuosque cauere leones, Insidias noctis, furuosque cauere leones,
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, gl: abCcAB, pat: DDSS
to beware of ambush by night and tawny lions,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 99. Vobis ut angelicae pateant sacra carmina laudis, Vobis ut angelicae pateant sacra carmina laudis,
DDDD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
so that the sacred songs of angelic praise may lie open to you
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 100. Bethleaque Deum cernatis in arce potentem. Bethleaque Deum cernatis in arce potentem.
SDSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 1\2, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, pa: fV, oa: V, ma: Y, gl: abAVB, pat: DDSS
and you may see God, mighty in the citadel of Bethlehem.’
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 101. Haec memorans trepidas socio sub pectore laudes Haec memorans trepidas socio sub pectore laudes
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: cps, pa: cps, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
Mentioning these things, he kindles fearful praise in the his companions’ hearts.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 102. Accendit, miranda fides rerum. Aedanus ille Accendit, miranda fides rerum. Aedanus ille
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, sa: p, ca: p, ta: p, pa: pV, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
The faith of the these events is marvellous: at that moment
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 103. Tempore decessit Domini orans laetus ad aulam. Tempore decessit Domini orans laetus ad aulam.
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: c, ta: c, ma: Y, gl: VAcBba, pat: DSSD
Aidan had died, and was carried over to the hall of the Lord.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 104. Gesta sacerdotis huius ueneranda per orbem, Gesta sacerdotis huius ueneranda per orbem,
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: hp, ta: h, pa: mph, ma: Y, pat: SDDS
The venerable deeds of this priest and his teaching
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 105. Et doctrina nitet, memori narranda relatu. Et doctrina nitet, memori narranda relatu.
SDDS

caesura pattern: 2f? | 3m | 4d?, fs: 1\1, sa: V, ca: mV, ta: V, pa: mV, oa: V, ma: Y, e: ss, pat: DDSS
shine throughout the world, to be told in a memorable account;
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 106. Tangere sed breuiter exemplis sufficit unum. Tangere sed breuiter exemplis sufficit unum.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, pat: DDDS
but it suffices briefly to touch on one as an example.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 107. Presbyter undisoni quidam uada caerula ponti Presbyter undisoni quidam uada caerula ponti
DDSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, pa: sVd, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
A certain priest, when ordered to set out on the restless waters,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 108. Scandere iussus, adit supplex oracula uatis, Scandere iussus, adit supplex oracula uatis,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: pc, pa: pc, oa: pc, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
of the wave-sounding sea humbly looks for the teachings of the saint,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 109. Seque suosque rogans precibus tutarier almi. Seque suosque rogans precibus tutarier almi.
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ta: h, oa: h, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
asking that he and those close to him be protected by the prayers of the holy man.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 110. Antestes cui celsus ait: Petis aequor ut altum, Antestes cui celsus ait: Petis aequor ut altum,
SSDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f? | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, e: s, pat: SSDS
The lofty bishop said to him: ‘As you make for the deep sea,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 111. Obuius aduerso insurget Septentrio flatu, Obuius aduerso insurget Septentrio flatu,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 3\2, ca: V, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, e: s, pat: SDSS
the north wind will rise against you with its opposing gust;
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 112. Venti sed fremitus, tempestatesque sonoras Venti sed fremitus, tempestatesque sonoras
SDSS

sa: 4\2, ca: f, h: m
but remember quickly to calm the roaring of the wind
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 113. Chrismate quod dederim promptim lenire memento. Chrismate quod dederim promptim lenire memento.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4f | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: rV, pa: rV, ma: Y, pat: SDSD
and the howling storms with the chrism which I shall give you.’
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 114. Vnguine tunc sumpto nautae praepinguis oliuae, Vnguine tunc sumpto nautae praepinguis oliuae,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: f, pa: df, ma: Y, pat: SSDS
Then having received some fatty olive oil, the sailors set out to sea
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 115. Aequora conscendunt, uelique patentibus alis Aequora conscendunt, uelique patentibus alis
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3f | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: f, ta: f, pa: nf, ma: Y, pat: SDDD
and with the wings of the sails spread out,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 116. Sulcabat media puppis secura profundum. Sulcabat media puppis secura profundum.
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: g, pa: Vg, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
the ship was ploughing without a care through the middle of the deep,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 117. Cum subito grauis instat hiems, furit undique pontus, Cum subito grauis instat hiems, furit undique pontus,
DDDD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, gl: AbVaB, pat: SSSD
when suddenly a serious wintry storm set in, and the sea rages all around,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 118. Tardans abreptae uestigia coepta carinae Tardans abreptae uestigia coepta carinae
SSSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: r, pat: DSSS
hindering the initial course of the battered ship.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 119. Immisso tandem pinguis medicamine guttae, Immisso tandem pinguis medicamine guttae,
SSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4f, fs: 3\3, pat: SSSD
At last, when the ointment of fatty drops had been dispensed,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 120. Mansuefacta feros componens unda tumores Mansuefacta feros componens unda tumores
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: dc, pa: dc, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
the tamed waves, settling their wild swell,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 121. Pandit iter laetum. Virtus sic una gemello Pandit iter laetum. Virtus sic una gemello
DSSS

fs: 3\2, ca: c, oa: c, ma: Y
offered glad passage. In this way a single miracle
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 122. Effulget radio; dictis qui tristibus ante Effulget radio; dictis qui tristibus ante
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: fV, pa: fVc, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
shines with a twin beam: he who had previously terrified with his grim words
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 123. Terruerat, prompto releuat solamine moestos: Terruerat, prompto releuat solamine moestos:
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, sa: V, ca: sc, ta: c, pa: sVc, oa: s, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
relieved the sad sailors with swift consolation;
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 124. Quique prophetali praefatur mente futura, Quique prophetali praefatur mente futura,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: r, gl: AvbBA, pat: DDDS
and he who had predicted the future with prophetic spirit
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 125. Ipse elementa suis refrenat turbida iussis. Ipse elementa suis refrenat turbida iussis.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, sa: t, ca: p, pa: tp, ma: Y, pat: DSSD
himself restrained the turbulent elements with his commands.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 126. Rursus casta Deo Cuthbertus pectora plenus, Rursus casta Deo Cuthbertus pectora plenus,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: p, pa: pV, oa: p, ma: Y, e: h, gl: aabvBA, pat: DDSS
Again Cuthbert, his chaste heart filled with God,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 127. Ingrediens itiner, pluuio concluditur Euro, Ingrediens itiner, pluuio concluditur Euro,
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: p, pat: DDSS
after setting out on a journey was held back by a rainy easterly wind
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 128. Frigora quaque uolans percurrit sidera nimbus, Frigora quaque uolans percurrit sidera nimbus,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m? | 3m | 4d, fs: 1\2, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, pa: cV, oa: V, ma: Y, e: m, pat: DDSD
coldness flew everywhere, a storm-cloud covered the stars
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 129. Diuertitque rigens ueteris sub tecta tabernae, Diuertitque rigens ueteris sub tecta tabernae,
SDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: V, oa: V, ma: Y, gl: abVBA, pat: SDSD
and, freezing, he turned off under the roof of an ancient bothy
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 130. Condiderat pecorum qua sola per auia custos, Condiderat pecorum qua sola per auia custos,
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: pf, ta: p, pa: pf, oa: p, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
which a shepherd had built in the lonely wastes.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 131. Parieti et adnectit quo uenerat ipse caballum. Parieti et annectit quo uenerat ipse caballum.
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DSSS
And he himself ties up the horse to the wall where he had come,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 132. Exspectansque udos Dominum componere flatus. Exspectansque udos Dominum componere flatus.
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: f, pa: nf, oa: f, ma: Y, pat: DSSD
waiting for the Lord to assuage the moist gusts.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 133. Diuinis horam dum sacrat laudibus almus, Diuinis horam dum sacrat laudibus almus,
SSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: ms, pa: ms, oa: m, ma: Y, gl: abVAB, pat: DDSS
And while the holy man consecrates the hour in divine praise,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 134. Cernit equum subito ipsius decerpere morsu Cernit equum subito ipsius decerpere morsu
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: f, oa: f, ma: Y, gl: cabBA, pat: SDSS
he suddenly sees the horse take a bite out of the roof of the very hut,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 135. Tecta casae, fenique fluunt in fasce cadentis Tecta casae, fenique fluunt in fasce cadentis
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, gl: CaVbBA, pat: DDSD
and from the sheaf of hay as it fell poured out for the pious youth, sent as a gift from on high, a feast
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 136. Mista pio iuueni summo conuiuia dono: Mista pio iuueni summo conuiuia dono:
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: SSSS
just such as you, fiery prophet [Elijah]
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 137. Qualia siccato meruisti gramine quondam Qualia siccato meruisti gramine quondam
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 1\2, sa: p, ca: p, ta: p, pa: pf, oa: p, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
who ascend the ethereal air, once deserved in the parched grass.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 138. Flammeus aetherias uates qui scandis ad auras. Flammeus aetherias uates qui scandis ad auras.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4f | 4d, fs: 2\3, sa: V, ta: V, pa: fVd, ma: Y, pat: SDSD
Accordingly the sacred man, now fed with the heavenly meal
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 139. Ergo sacer calidi panis, carnisque superna Ergo sacer calidi panis, carnisque superna
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DSDS
of warm bread and meat, gives thanks and, after the storm abated,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 140. Iam dape pastus agit grates, positisque procellis Iam dape pastus agit grates, positisque procellis
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: s, pa: sc, ma: Y, pat: DDDD
continues on a calm journey joyfully, with Christ as his companion.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 141. Carpit iter gaudens Christo comitante serenum. Carpit iter gaudens Christo comitante serenum.
DSSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, sa: t, ca: tV, ta: tV, pa: tV, oa: V, ma: Y, gl: VabAB, pat: DDSS
After that, the holy man, seeking greater things, joined himself
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 142. Hinc maiora petens monachis Hrypensibus, almus Hinc maiora petens monachis Hrypensibus, almus
SDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, ca: V, ta: V, ma: Y, gl: AbaB, pat: DDDS
in body, mind, habit and deeds to the monks of Ripon, and soon
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 143. Corpore, mente, habitu factisque adiungitur; et mox Corpore, mente, habitu factisque adiungitur; et mox
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, sa: c, ca: c, ta: c, oa: c, ma: Y, gl: VabCBA, pat: DSSS
is set to be the servant to guests; and, willingly devoted
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 144. Ponitur hospitibus famulus, iustoque libenter Ponitur hospitibus famulus, iustoque libenter
DDDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, oa: V, pat: DSDS
to this appointed task, he was joyously found worthy to see
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 145. Subditus obsequio, celsae de moenibus aulae Subditus obsequio, celsae de moenibus aulae
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: V, ca: Vd, ta: V, pa: Vd, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
and feed a citizen from the ramparts of the lofty hall.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 146. Cernere promeruit gaudens, et pascere ciuem. Cernere promeruit gaudens, et pascere ciuem.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pat: DSDS
This figure arrived with the appearance of a guest in the middle of winter-time,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 147. Hospitis hic habitum mediae sub tempore brumae Hospitis hic habitum mediae sub tempore brumae
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d?, fs: 3\2, pa: Vg, e: s, pat: DSDS
and, after being received in the saint’s humble manner,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 148. Aduenit, Vatisque humili de more receptus, Aduenit, Vatisque humili de more receptus,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: ps, ta: p, pa: pVs, oa: p, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
his sacred limbs are washed and [Cuthbert], bending down, he soothes the frozen feet
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 149. Aptos abluitur sacros, quique algida blando Aptos abluitur sacros, quique algida blando
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 5\2, ca: mVf, pa: mVf, ma: Y, pat: DDDD
with the pleasant warming of his hands;
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 150. Palmarum acclinis mulcet uestigia fotu; Palmarum acclinis mulcet uestigia fotu;
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: V, ta: V, pa: fV, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
and Cuthbert asks earnestly that, being tired, he might deign to wait
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 151. Subnixusque rogat dignetur ut usque morari, Subnixusque rogat dignetur ut usque morari,
SDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4f, fs: 4\2, sa: f, ca: f, ta: f, ma: Y, pat: DSSD
until the time he could restore his limbs with pleasing food,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 152. Defessus laetis dapibus quo membra nouentur, Defessus laetis dapibus quo membra nouentur,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DSSS
so that cold hunger and December’s gusts
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 153. Ne frigusque famesque niuosaque flabra Decembri Ne frigusque famesque niuosaque flabra Decembri
SDDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 5\2, ta: s, oa: s, ma: Y, pat: DSSD
should not add to the journey of one stiff
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 154. Ingeminent itiner longo sub calle rigentis, Ingeminent itiner longo sub calle rigentis,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, pat: SSSS
from long travelling, who would arrive frozen in the morning breeze.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 155. Qui matutinis aduenerit algidus auris. Qui matutinis aduenerit algidus auris.
SSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4f, fs: 1\2, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, pa: pV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: SSDD
And, entreating the reluctant one in the name of the realms of the Thunderer on high,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 156. Atque reluctantem, summi per regna Tonantis Atque reluctantem, summi per regna Tonantis
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: t, pat: SSSS
at last he stays and staves off hunger.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 157. Adiurans, tandem sistitque famemque repellit, Adiurans, tandem sistitque famemque repellit,
SSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: pfc, ta: c, pa: pfc, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
[Cuthbert] goes away, desiring to bring back warm bread,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 158. Digreditur cupiens panem deferre calentem, Digreditur cupiens panem deferre calentem,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, gl: abAVcB, pat: DSSD
because there only remained some leftovers from the supper of the night before.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 159. Hesternae quod tantum superessent fragmina coenae Hesternae quod tantum superessent fragmina coenae
SSDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
Returning he looks for his companion, but he saw no signs
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 160. Conuiuam rediens quaerit, sed nulla uiantis Conuiuam rediens quaerit, sed nulla uiantis
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: f, pa: fV, ma: Y, pat: DSSD
of the traveller’s footprints anywhere in the snowy field.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 161. Signa pedum niueo quoquam conspexit in aruo. Signa pedum niueo quoquam conspexit in aruo.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m, fs: 4\3, ca: dp, ta: p, pa: dp, ma: Y, pat: SDDS
In his search he finds the interior filled with a rosy scent,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 162. Interiora petens roseo nidore referta Interiora petens roseo nidore referta
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, gl: VabBA, pat: DSDS
amazing to say, and likewise sees therein
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 163. Repperit haec, mirum dictu! pariterque tuetur Repperit haec, mirum dictu! pariterque tuetur
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, sa: t, ta: t, pa: nt, oa: t, ma: Y, e: m, pat: SDSS
three shining loaves of bread of bright white-ground flour.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 164. Tres inibi e nitido fulgentes polline panes, Tres inibi e nitido fulgentes polline panes,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: nV, pa: nV, oa: n, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
Then Cuthbert spoke as follows with a trembling heart:
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 165. Talia dum pauido Cuthbertus pectore fatur: Talia dum pauido Cuthbertus pectore fatur:
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
‘I see that the guest had come down from the heavenly hall,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 166. Cerno quidem, aetheria descenderat hospes ab aula, Cerno quidem, aetheria descenderat hospes ab aula,
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d?, fs: 3\3, ca: sm, pa: sm, ma: Y, e: s, pat: SSSS
and on nimble wings he has taken himself back to the stars that are his kin;
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 167. Cognatisque leuis se reddidit aliger astris, Cognatisque leuis se reddidit aliger astris,
SDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, gl: VabBAa, pat: DSDS
coming to feed, not to be fed, he brought the kind of food
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 168. Pascere, non pasci ueniens, et fercula portans, Pascere, non pasci ueniens, et fercula portans,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, sa: l, ca: c, pa: cl, oa: l, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
that does not grow from the seed of our crops, nor are lilies so bright
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 169. Qualia non surgunt nostrae de germine messis. Qualia non surgunt nostrae de germine messis.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: pl, ta: p, pa: pl, oa: l, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
nor do roses smell so vivid,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 170. Lilia nec candent, nec sic rosa fulgida fragrat, Lilia nec candent, nec sic rosa fulgida fragrat,
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, gl: ACbaB, pat: DDSS
and our honey is scorned in the manna-flowing savour.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 171. Nostraque mannifluo spernuntur mella sapore. Nostraque mannifluo spernuntur mella sapore.
DDSS

sa: 4\2, ca: m
It was not my oven which produced these sacred gifts
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 172. Non haec ergo meus tosto de uiscere fornax, Non haec ergo meus tosto de uiscere fornax,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d?, fs: 3\2, ca: f, pa: fV, oa: f, ma: Y, e: h, pat: DSSS
from its burnt insides, but, Paradise, it was your fruit.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 173. Sed, paradise, tuus gignit sacra munera fructus. Sed, paradise, tuus gignit sacra munera fructus.
DDSD

caesura pattern: 3m? | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: p, pa: pr, ma: Y, e: h, gl: abVAB, pat: DDDS
Nor is it a surprise that the fine one scorned our food,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 174. Nec mirum nostras diues quod respuit escas, Nec mirum nostras diues quod respuit escas,
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m? | 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, pa: pV, oa: V, ma: Y, e: m, pat: SDSS
since he enjoyed the perpetual bread of life for all time.’
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 175. Perpetuum uitae fruitur qui pane per aeuum. Perpetuum uitae fruitur qui pane per aeuum.
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, sa: c, ca: d, pa: drc, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
Often from then on, [Cuthbert] deserved to receive a vision
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 176. Nam uir mente Deo deuotus, et ore iocundus, Nam uir mente Deo deuotus, et ore iocundus,
SDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4f, fs: 3\3, sa: r, ca: f, ta: f, pa: rf, oa: r, ma: Y, pat: DSDD
of celestial citizens and the taste of heavenly grain and angelic utterance.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 177. Sanctificos Patrum Domini sub laudibus actus Sanctificos Patrum Domini sub laudibus actus
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4f, fs: 3\3, ca: c, ta: c, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
For this man, devoted to God in his mind and agreeable in his speech,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 178. Commemorare solens, proprios quoque saepius infert, Commemorare solens, proprios quoque saepius infert,
DDDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, gl: abVAB, pat: SDDS
accustomed, as a way of praising the Lord, to commemorate
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 179. Egerit aetherio tantum quos teste triumphos. Egerit aetherio tantum quos teste triumphos.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pat: DDSS
the saintly deeds of the Fathers, and he also spoke quite frequently of his own triumphs
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 180. Interea iuuenis solitos nocturnus ad hymnos Interea iuuenis solitos nocturnus ad hymnos
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DSSS
those that he had achieved with only heavenly witnesses.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 181. Digreditur, lento quidam quem calle secutus, Digreditur, lento quidam quem calle secutus,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: p, ta: V, pa: pV, ma: Y, e: s, gl: AVabBV, pat: DDSS
Meanwhile, one night, the young man sets off for the customary hymn-singing;
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 182. Illius incertos studuit dignoscere gressus. Illius incertos studuit dignoscere gressus.
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: n, pa: nt, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
someone, following him by a slow path, was keen to make out his uncertain steps.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 183. Ad mare deueniunt: collo tenus inditus undis Ad mare deueniunt: collo tenus inditus undis
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: f, gl: abVAB, pat: DSSS
They come down to the sea; submerged up to his marble neck,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 184. Marmoreo Cuthbertus, agit sub carmine noctem, Marmoreo Cuthbertus, agit sub carmine noctem,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4f | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, ta: V, pa: cV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
in the waves Cuthbert spends the night chanting.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 185. Egreditur ponto, genibusque in littore fixis, Egreditur ponto, genibusque in littore fixis,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\2, ca: V, ta: V, pa: mV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSDD
He emerges from the sea and, with his knees planted on shore,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 186. Expandit geminas supplex ad sidera palmas. Expandit geminas supplex ad sidera palmas.
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4f, fs: 4\2, ca: f, pat: DSDD
in supplication, he extends his two palms to the stars.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 187. Tum maris ecce duo ueniunt animalia fundo, Tum maris ecce duo ueniunt animalia fundo,
DDDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, sa: sp, ca: sp, ta: sp, pa: sp, oa: s, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
Then, behold, two animals come from the bottom of the sea
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 188. Vatis et ante pedes fulua sternuntur arena: Vatis et ante pedes fulua sternuntur arena:
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: p, pa: pc, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
and prostrate themselves on the yellow sand at the saint’s feet.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 189. Hinc gelidas uillu, flatuque fouentia plantas, Hinc gelidas uillu, flatuque fouentia plantas,
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: p, pa: ndp, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
Then, warming his frozen feet with fur and breath
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 190. Aequoreum tergunt sancto de corpore frigus: Aequoreum tergunt sancto de corpore frigus:
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: Vd, pa: fVd, ma: Y, gl: CaBbVA, pat: DDSD
they wipe dry the watery cold from the saintly body;
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 191. Supplice tum nutu sese benedicier orant. Supplice tum nutu sese benedicier orant.
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: d, ta: d, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
then with a suppliant gesture they beg to be blessed.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 192. Qui parens uotis, uerbo dextraque ministris Qui parens uotis, uerbo dextraque ministris
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m, fs: 3\3, gl: VaBAb, pat: DSDS
He, agreeing to their wishes, gives thanks to his attendants
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 193. Impendit grates, patriasque remittit ad undas, Impendit grates, patriasque remittit ad undas,
SSDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4f, fs: 1\2, sa: V, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: SSDD
by word and right hand, and sends them back to their native waters;
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 194. Ac matutino tectis se tempore reddit. Ac matutino tectis se tempore reddit.
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pat: DDDS
and he returns to the buildings at morning time.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 195. Haec comes ut uidit, perculsus corde pauore, Haec comes ut uidit, perculsus corde pauore,
DSSS

sa: 3\2, ta: s, oa: cs, ha: Y, pat: avbAB
When his companion sees this, his heart is struck with fear
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 196. Semianimem curuo flatum trahit abditus antro. Semianimem curuo flatum trahit abditus antro.
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: f, ta: f, pa: fd, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
and, hidden in a hollow cave, he draws half-dying breath.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 197. At reuoluta dies noctis cum pelleret umbras, At reuoluta dies noctis cum pelleret umbras,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: p, pa: dp, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
But when the day returned had driven away the shades of night,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 198. Aeger adest uati supplex, genibusque uolutus Aeger adest uati supplex, genibusque uolutus
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pa: dc, ma: Y, gl: aBVbA, pat: DDDD
he stands sick, in the presence the saint; and bending down on his knees in supplication,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 199. Se poscit Domino prece commendare profusa, Se poscit Domino prece commendare profusa,
SDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: f, pat: SDSS
he requests with profuse prayer to be commended to the Lord,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 200. Inciderit moestam subito quod pondere noctem. Inciderit moestam subito quod pondere noctem.
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: s, ta: s, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
because he had chanced to pass a sad night with a sudden solemnity.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 201. Num nostrum e speculis, dixit, tentando latenter Num nostrum e speculis, dixit, tentando latenter
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: sV, pat: DDSS
‘Surely you did not gaze on my journey’, he said, ‘secretly testing me
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 202. Lustrabas itiner? sed nunc donabitur error Lustrabas itiner? sed nunc donabitur error
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: f, pa: fc, oa: cf, ma: Y, pat: SDSD
from a cave? But now your error will be forgiven,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 203. Iam tibi poscenti, retices si uisa quousque Iam tibi poscenti, retices si uisa quousque
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDDD
as you ask, if you stay silent about what you saw
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 204. Decedam mundo. Summique exempla magistri Decedam mundo. Summique exempla magistri
SSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 5\2, ca: f, pat: DDDD
until I leave the world.’ He followed the example of the highest Teacher
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 205. Exsequitur, misso renouans qui lumine caeco Exsequitur, misso renouans qui lumine caeco
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: s, pa: sf, ma: Y, pat: DSSD
Who, after restoring the sight of the blind,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 206. Praecipit auctorem reducis celare salutis. Praecipit auctorem reducis celare salutis.
DSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, ta: V, pa: cV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
ordered them to hide who caused the return of their health.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 207. Tum prece languorem pellit, culpamque relaxat. Tum prece languorem pellit, culpamque relaxat.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4f, fs: 1\2, sa: V, pa: nV, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
Then with prayer he drove out the illness and forgave the blame.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 208. Inque dies meritis crescendi summa Tonantis Inque dies meritis crescendi summa Tonantis
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, sa: g, ca: t, pa: tg, oa: t, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
The highest grace of the Thunderer is present as a witness to [Cuthbert],
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 209. Gratia testis adest: pandunt miracula mentem; Gratia testis adest: pandunt miracula mentem;
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: cV, pa: cV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDDD
as he grew in merits day by day: his miracles lay bare his mind.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 210. Iamque prophetalis stellanti e culmine uirtus Iamque prophetalis stellanti e culmine uirtus
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, gl: AabVAB, pat: DSSS
And now a prophetic power from the starry heights,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 211. Candida praerutilo irradiat praecordia flatu. Candida praerutilo irradiat praecordia flatu.
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: cV, pa: cV, oa: V, ma: Y, gl: AabvB, pat: DSSS
illuminates his bright-white heart with brilliant spirit.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 212. Pictorum interea puppi defertur ad oras, Pictorum interea puppi defertur ad oras,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, gl: abVAB, pat: DDDS
Meanwhile he is carried by ship to the shores of the Picts,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 213. Sed reducem rigido tardant freta clausa Decembre. Sed reducem rigido tardant freta clausa Decembre.
DDSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4f, fs: 3\3, ca: d, pat: DSDD
but the straits, impassable in icy December, hindered his return.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 214. Cumque fames, frigusque, marisque pericla furentis, Cumque fames, frigusque, marisque pericla furentis,
DSDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, sa: f, ca: f, ta: f, ma: Y, pat: SDSD
When storm-clouds, thunder, hail, skies lit up,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 215. Nubila cum tonitrus, cum grando, polique micantes Nubila cum tonitrus, cum grando, polique micantes
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: f, pa: fs, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
and when hunger and cold and the dangers of a raging sea
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 216. Externo trepidos quaterent sub littore nautas, Externo trepidos quaterent sub littore nautas,
SDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 1\1, sa: s, ca: s, ta: s, pa: fs, oa: f, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
had battered the fearful sailors on a foreign shore,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 217. Venerat alma dies, natus qua corpore signis Venerat alma dies, natus qua corpore signis
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: Vd, pat: DSDS
the holy day had come on which Christ, having been born in the flesh,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 218. Enituit Christus coelorum gloria terris. Enituit Christus caelorum gloria terris.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 1\1, pat: DDSD
shone forth as the glory of heaven on earth.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 219. Ille, ut erat placidus, blando sic pectore fatur: Ille, ut erat placidus, blando sic pectore fatur:
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f? | 4m, fs: 3\3, sa: c, pa: cV, ma: Y, e: s, pat: SSDS
[Cuthbert], since he was person, spoke from his gentle heart as follows:
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 220. Quid, rogo, tanta tenet nostras ignauia mentes, Quid, rogo, tanta tenet nostras ignauia mentes,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: d, ta: s, pa: sd, ma: Y, pat: SDDS
‘Why, I ask, does such great listlessness occupy our minds,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 221. Tam fera quin ullo scindamus uincula nisu? Tam fera quin ullo scindamus uincula nisu?
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: pc, pa: pfc, oa: p, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
that we are making no effort to sever these severe bonds?
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 222. Cernitis aequoreo canescat ut aggere tellus, Cernitis aequoreo canescat ut aggere tellus,
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m? | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: fs, ta: V, pa: fVs, oa: V, ma: Y, e: m, gl: VAbBa, pat: SSDD
Do you see that the earth has grown white under a damp accumulation,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 223. Aer aquas manat, glacies mare, nox tegit aethram; Aer aquas manat, glacies mare, nox tegit aethram;
DSDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m? | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: nV, ta: V, pa: nV, oa: nV, ma: Y, e: m, pat: DDDD
the air drips water, ice covers the sea, darkness the sky?
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 224. Corda fame tabent, hominumque iuuamina desunt. Corda fame tabent, hominumque iuuamina desunt.
DSDD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, ca: V, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, e: s, pat: DSDS
Our hearts melt with hunger, and the human assistance fails.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 225. Ergo Deum restat precibus pulsare supinis, Ergo Deum restat precibus pulsare supinis,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4f | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: fV, pa: fVc, oa: V, ma: Y, gl: caBbAV, pat: DSSD
Therefore it remains to entreat God with prostrate prayers
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 226. Rubra suis quondam pelagi qui limina pandit, Rubra suis quondam pelagi qui limina pandit,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4f, fs: 1\2, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, pa: rV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSDD
Who once threw open the red threshold of the sea for His own,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 227. Nube domum, nimbo panem dat, pocula saxo, Nube domum, nimbo panem dat, pocula saxo,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: sV, pa: sV, ma: Y, pat: DSSD
granted a home in the clouds, bread from a storm-cloud and drinking-water from a rock,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 228. Noctis et horriferas flamma duce discutit umbras. Noctis et horriferas flamma duce discutit umbras.
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: m, pa: mc, ma: Y, e: h, pat: DDSS
and scatters the terrifying shadows of night with a flaming guide.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 229. Tanta dies praesens cuius de munere dono Tanta dies praesens cuius de munere dono
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: mV, ta: V, pa: mV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSDD
This very day merited such great gifts in the form of a present,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 230. Promeruit, quaterna magi thesaura ferentes, Promeruit, quaterna magi thesaura ferentes,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: p, ca: p, ta: p, pa: pf, oa: p, ma: Y, pat: DSSD
on which the Magi, bearing threefold treasures,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 231. Mortalem, Regemque, Deumque tuentur et orant; Mortalem, Regemque, Deumque tuentur et orant;
SSDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: f, pa: fV, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
behold and pray to a mortal, king, and God;
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 232. Quo lauat ipse suo Dominus baptismate mundum, Quo lauat ipse suo Dominus baptismate mundum,
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: c, ta: p, pa: pc, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
on which the Lord Himself cleanses the world through baptism,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 233. Clausa diu reserans credentibus aethera saeclis; Clausa diu reserans credentibus aethera saeclis;
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: t, oa: t, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
opening up heavens long closed for believing ages;
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 234. Dulcia quo fontes flagrant de gurgite uina, Dulcia quo fontes flagrant de gurgite uina,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: pV, ta: pV, pa: pV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSSD
on which sweet wines gives off a fine scent from the swell of the fountain,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 235. Munere deque rubent Domini per pocula lymphae: Munere deque rubent Domini per pocula lymphae:
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DDSS
and through the Lord’s gift the water turns red in the cups.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 236. Sic quoque nostra Deo remeant duce prospera, credo, Sic quoque nostra Deo remeant duce prospera, credo,
DDDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pat: SDSS
Thus too I believe that happy times for us will also return with God as our guide,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 237. Illum si rogitans firmet fiducia pectus. Illum si rogitans firmet fiducia pectus.
SDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4f?, fs: 3\3, sa: b, ca: V, pa: bV, ma: Y, e: s, gl: AVaBvb, pat: DSSD
if confidence, entreating Him strengthens our hearts.’
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 238. Haec ubi dicta, freti socios sub littore sistens, Haec ubi dicta, freti socios sub littore sistens,
DDDS

fs: 2\3, ca: l, ta: f, pa: lf, ma: Y, gl: abVCAB
When he had said this and set his companions on the shore of the sea
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 239. Suerat ubi uigiles supplex iam ducere noctes, Suerat ubi uigiles supplex iam ducere noctes,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: f, pa: fc, ma: Y, gl: AbaBv, pat: DSSD
where he was already accustomed to spend nights of vigil in supplication,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 240. Ceu decisa uidet piscis tria uiscera frusta, Ceu decisa uidet piscis tria uiscera frusta,
SDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: f, pat: SDSS
he sees three scraps as if sliced from the flesh of a fish,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 241. Et genibus Dominum positis ueneratus adorat, Et genibus Dominum positis ueneratus adorat,
DDDD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, sa: s, pa: sV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
and in veneration on bended knees he prays to the Lord,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 242. Laudibus accumulans fidei uenerabile donum. Laudibus accumulans fidei uenerabile donum.
DDDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, gl: VabAB, pat: SSSD
increasing the venerable gift of faith with praise;
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 243. Tot superant, uates, conuiuia solibus, inquit, Tot superant, uates, conuiuia solibus, inquit,
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: f, gl: cAbBa, pat: SDDS
moreover, as a prophet, he says, ‘the Creator has equated
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 244. Conditor aequauit; quibus actis, aequora placans Conditor aequauit; quibus actis, aequora placans
DSDS

fs: 4d, sa: 3\2, ta: fV, pa: V, oa: fV, ma: fV, ha: Y, pat: aVBbCA
our food in days; which when they are done, calming the waters
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 245. Nauigero patrium nos calle reducet ad aruum. Nauigero patrium nos calle reducet ad aruum.
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\2, sa: V, ca: fV, ta: fV, pa: fV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
He will lead us back by a ship-bearing path to our native land’.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 246. Tum laribus torrent epulas, gratesque gerendo, Tum laribus torrent epulas, gratesque gerendo,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, sa: f, ca: t, pa: ftV, oa: V, ma: Y, gl: VabBA, pat: DSDS
Then they roast the food on the flames and, giving thanks,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 247. Exhibita triduo recreant dape coelitus artus, Exhibita triduo recreant dape caelitus artus,
DDDD

caesura pattern: 2m? | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pa: fV, e: m, pat: SDSS
for three days they revive their limbs with food from heaven
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 248. Quae noua mellito testantur dona sapore. Quae noua mellito testantur dona sapore.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: fs, gl: abAvB, pat: DSSD
which by its honied flavour bear witness to the new bounty.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 249. Iamque die quarto laetis cessantibus austris Iamque die quarto laetis cessantibus austris
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m, fs: 1\2, sa: V, ca: pVs, ta: V, pa: pVs, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDDD
Now on the fourth day, after the south winds cease,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 250. Blanda salutiferum capiunt trans aequora portum. Blanda salutiferum capiunt trans aequora portum.
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: V, ca: Vd, pa: fVd, oa: V, ma: Y, gl: CVabAVB, pat: DSDD
they gladly reach safe haven across agreeable seas.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 251. Inde sacerdotis meritoque graduque potitus Inde sacerdotis meritoque graduque potitus
DSDD

caesura pattern: | uĕnĭā́mquĕ prĕcā́ntes | 2m | 3f | 4m, sa: 4\3, ta: fVc, oa: fVc, ma: cf, ha: Y
Having by then obtained the merit and rank of a priest,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 252. Tendebat populos uitae renouare fluentis. Tendebat populos uitae renouare fluentis.
SDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: pf, pa: pVf, ma: Y, pat: SSSD
he set out to renew the populace with the waters of life.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 253. Forte uiae comiti, sed praescius ipse futuri, Forte uiae comiti, sed praescius ipse futuri,
DDSD

caesura pattern: | āc | tḗlă ty̆rā́nni | 2m | 3f | 4m, fs: 4d, sa: 2\3, ca: t, oa: tV, ha: Y
Since he was prescient of the future, he said to a chance companion on the way,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 254. Fare sodalis, ait, quo fercula sumere mens sit? Fare sodalis, ait, quo fercula sumere mens sit?
DDSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: s, ta: s, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
‘Tell me, friend, where you intend to take sustenance.’
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 255. Haec et ego, dixit, dubio sub pectore mecum; Haec et ego, dixit, dubio sub pectore mecum;
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 5\2, ca: cV, pa: fVc, ma: Y, gl: aBbA, pat: DSSD
He said: ‘I too was wondering about this.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 256. Prandia non tulimus uasis, domus hospita non est, Prandia non tulimus uasis, domus hospita non est,
DDSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: c, pa: dc, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
We have not brought a meal in vessels, since there is no hostelry nearby,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 257. Ieiuni fessique itiner complere nequimus. Ieiuni fessique itiner complere nequimus.
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4f, fs: 3\3, sa: r, pat: DDSD
and we cannot complete our journey if we exhausted and starving.’
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 258. Respondit senior: Domino si fidere discas, Respondit senior: Domino si fidere discas,
SDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: c, pa: fc, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
The older one replied: ‘If only you would learn to trust the Lord!
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 259. Prouidet ille dapes, uatem qui pascere coruos Prouidet ille dapes, uatem qui pascere coruos
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, sa: c, ca: m, pa: mfc, ma: Y, pat: SSDS
He will provide food, Who ordered ravens to feed the prophet;
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 260. Iussit. Iam aspectas aquilam uaga flabra secantem? Iussit. Iam aspectas aquilam uaga flabra secantem?
SSDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: f, pa: fs, ma: Y, gl: aCBbA, pat: DDSD
do you see an eagle now slicing through the wandering breeze?
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 261. Nos ualet hac etiam Omnipotens satiare ministra. Nos ualet hac etiam Omnipotens satiare ministra.
DDDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4f, fs: 4\2, pat: DDSD
The Almighty can feed us even with such a servant.’
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 262. Dumque iter inceptum peragunt, uenere sub amnem, Dumque iter inceptum peragunt, uenere sub amnem,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4f, fs: 4\2, sa: p, ca: pc, ta: p, pa: pfc, ma: Y, pat: DDDD
And as they carry on the way they had started, they come down to a river
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 263. Et uolucrem rubro quae celsa sub axe uolarat Et uolucrem rubro quae celsa sub axe uolarat
DSSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: lV, pa: lV, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
and they see the bird, which had been flying gleaming in the lofty heaven,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 264. Marmoris in ripa residere tuentur. At altus, Marmoris in ripa residere tuentur. At altus,
DSDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: V, ta: V, ma: Y, e: m, pat: DSSD
sitting on the river bank. And the exalted prophet said,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 265. Cernis, ait uatis, nostram super aequora seruam? Cernis, ait uatis, nostram super aequora seruam?
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: f, oa: f, ma: Y, gl: AaBVb, pat: DSSD
‘Do you see our servant above the waters?
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 266. Curre rogo, et Dominus misit quae munera defer. Curre rogo, et Dominus misit quae munera defer.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: pm, ta: m, pa: pmc, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
Run, I ask, and bring back whatever the Lord has sent.’ And he brought a fish:
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 267. Attulit at piscem; medium secat, atque ministrae Attulit at piscem; medium secat, atque ministrae
DSDD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pat: DDSD
[Cuthbert] cuts it in half, and with one piece he drives away the servant’s hunger,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 268. Parte famem pellit, firmant sua pectora parte. Parte famem pellit, firmant sua pectora parte.
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m | 4d, fs: 1\2, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
and with the other they strengthen their own hearts.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 269. Vtque uiam superant iussis lymphisque salutis Vtque uiam superant iussis lymphisque salutis
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m, fs: 1\2, sa: V, ca: n, pa: fVn, oa: n, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
And as they finish their journey, [Cuthbert], through commands and the waters of baptism,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 270. Pandit iter populis, coeli per regna uocandis. Pandit iter populis, caeli per regna uocandis.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: pc, pat: DSSS
reveals the way for people called to the kingdom of heaven.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 271. Tempore non alio pandens coelestia terris, Tempore non alio pandens caelestia terris,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, gl: CaABb, pat: SSDS
At this same time as he was revealing the heavenly on earth,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 272. Impia iam pulchre ludibria prodidit anguis. Impia iam pulchre ludibria prodidit anguis.
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pat: DDSS
he made perfectly clear the wicked tricks of the Serpent.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 273. Namque repente sacris immiscet talia dictis: Namque repente sacris immiscet talia dictis:
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: V, ta: V, pa: sV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDDD
For he suddenly mingled the following with his sacred sermon:
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 274. Panduntur quoties uobis mysteria regni, Panduntur quoties uobis mysteria regni,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DDSS
‘However many mysteries of the Kingdom are revealed to you,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 275. Cor decet attentum sensusque adhibere benignos, Cor decet attentum sensusque adhibere benignos,
DSSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: f, pat: DSDS
it is right to have an attentive heart and kindly senses,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 276. Ne uaga pestiferi laudat [laedat] uos aura chelydri, Ne uaga pestiferi laudat [laedat] uos aura chelydri,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: f, pa: fd, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
so that the wandering breeze of the pestilential serpent does not delude you,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 277. Qui sacra peruersus conamina uertere nitens, Qui sacra peruersus conamina uertere nitens,
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, sa: s, ca: s, ta: s, pa: ps, oa: s, ma: Y, pat: SSSS
for the perverse one, always striving to subvert sacred undertakings
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 278. Gaudet uel modica turbari nube fideles, Gaudet uel modica turbari nube fideles,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 3\2, ca: V, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, e: s, gl: VaVBbA, pat: DSSS
enjoys disturbing the faithful with even a small cloud,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 279. Vt nos alloquio Regis uisuque superni Vt nos alloquio Regis uisuque superni
SDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: s, oa: s, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
so that the deceitful Enemy like a vile servant may seduce us
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 280. Abducat fallax uilis quasi seruulus hostis. Abducat fallax uilis quasi seruulus hostis.
SSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: b, e: s, pat: SDSS
from the words and sight of the Heavenly King.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 281. Hos inter monitus uacuo de fomite surgens Hos inter monitus uacuo de fomite surgens
SDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: l, gl: CabVAB, pat: DDDS
Among these admonitions a voracious fire, surging from empty kindling
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 282. Vicinas rapit ignis edax sine uiribus aedes; Vicinas rapit ignis edax sine uiribus aedes;
SDDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4f | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: cV, ta: V, pa: cV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDDD
but lacking force, was taking over nearby buildings;
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 283. Quaque faces uolitant, uentus iuuat, it fragor astris. Quaque faces uolitant, uentus iuuat, it fragor astris.
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: lV, ta: V, pa: lV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSSD
fire-brands flit everywhere, the wind assists, the crackling reaches the stars.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 284. Exsilit elusum trepido phantasmate uulgus Exsilit elusum trepido phantasmate uulgus
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ta: V, pa: cV, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
Tricked by the frightening apparition the crowd dash out
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 285. Festinum, igniuomis unda succurrere tectis. Festinum, igniuomis unda succurrere tectis.
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, sa: c, ca: c, ta: c, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
in haste to save the fire-spewing roofs with water.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 286. Nescia sed fusis fallacia cedere lymphis, Nescia sed fusis fallacia cedere lymphis,
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 1\1, ca: f, ta: c, pa: fc, oa: f, ma: Y, gl: VAbaB, pat: SSDS
But the deception, unable to die down from the pouring water,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 287. Ipsa sui leuitate perit, patriasque sub umbras Ipsa sui leuitate perit, patriasque sub umbras
DDDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 5\2, pat: SDDD
disappears through its own instability, and the whole pomp returns to its native shadows
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 288. Pompa redit, uanusque uagis dolus abditur antris. Pompa redit, uanusque uagis dolus abditur antris.
DSDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: f, ta: f, ma: Y, gl: AbaB, pat: DDDD
, and the empty trickery is hidden in shifting caverns.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 289. Confusi rediere domum; ueniamque precantes Coffusi rediere domum; ueniamque precantes
SDDD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, gl: aVbBA, pat: SDSS
The confused folk return home, begging forgiveness,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 290. Exorant proni uatem, fragilesque superbi Exorant proni uatem, fragilesque superbi
SSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: V, ca: f, ta: f, pa: fVd, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSDD
and in prostration entreat the saint,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 291. Se gaudent agnosse dolos; ac tela tyranni Se gaudent agnosse dolos; ac tela tyranni
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, pat: SDSS
and they rejoice that they have recognized the tricks and weapons of the proud Enemy,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 292. Spiritus exstinxit, sacri quae praescia uirtus. Spiritus exstinxit, sacri quae praescia uirtus.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d?, fs: 4\2, ca: d, pa: fd, ma: Y, e: s, pat: DSSD
which the prescient power of the Sacred Spirit extinguished.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 293. Quin etiam ueri flammis crepitantibus ignes Quin etiam ueri flammis crepitantibus ignes
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: d, oa: d, ma: Y, pat: SDSD
Rather indeed, when real fire with crackling flames
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 294. Arida diriperent tecti dum culmina quondam, Arida diriperent tecti dum culmina quondam,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ta: V, pa: fV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
snatched off a dry roof of thatch,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 295. Incubuit precibus uentosque laresque retorquens Incubuit precibus uentosque laresque retorquens
DDSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pat: DSDS
he bent to prayers and, turning back the wind and fire,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 296. Voce pericla fugat, iuuenum quae dextra nequibat. Voce pericla fugat, iuuenum quae dextra nequibat.
DDDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: fV, ta: f, pa: fV, ma: Y, e: s, pat: SSSD
he turns back the danger with his word as the right hands of the young men could not.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 297. Nec mirum uati fragilem cessisse caminum, Nec mirum uati fragilem cessisse caminum,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: l, pa: cl, ma: Y, pat: SSDS
Nor is it any wonder that a feeble blaze should have yielded to a saint,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 298. Igniferis Satanae qui spicula torta pharetris Igniferis Satanae qui spicula torta pharetris
DDSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: V, pa: lV, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
who had been accustomed to repulse the arrows sent spinning
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 299. Aetherio suerat umbone relidere Christi. Aetherio suerat umbone relidere Christi.
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
from Satan’s fiery quiver with the heavenly shield of Christ.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 300. Vir uenit ad procerem, trepidisque precamina supplex Vir uenit ad procerem, trepidisque precamina supplex
DDDD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DSSS
A man came to the noble man and, as a suppliant intones his prayers,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 301. Vocibus ingeminat. Lethi sub limine coniux Vocibus ingeminat. Lethi sub limine coniux
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m, fs: 5\2, ca: f, oa: f, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
in a fearful voice: ‘My dear wife lies at the threshold of death;
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 302. Chara iacet, iam artus sensu fugiente rigescunt; Chara iacet, iam artus sensu fugiente rigescunt;
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: fVc, pa: fVc, oa: cV, ma: Y, gl: AaCbVB, pat: DDDS
now her limbs grow stiff as feeling flees,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 303. Vita tremens tantum sub pectore feruet anhelo. Vita tremens tantum sub pectore feruet anhelo.
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: c, pa: pc, ma: Y, gl: ccabab, pat: DSDS
and her trembling life burns in her breathless chest.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 304. Mitte, precor, Christi modo qui mysteria portet, Mitte, precor, Christi modo qui mysteria portet,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, gl: VabBA, pat: DDSS
Send now, I pray, someone to bring the mysteries of Christ
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 305. Spiritus ante fugat quam pallida membra relinquat. Spiritus ante fugat quam pallida membra relinquat.
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: V, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, gl: CaDBVAb, pat: DDDD
before the fleeing spirit abandons her pallid limbs’.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 306. Dumque parat iam uatis iter quem mittat in istud Dumque parat iam uatis iter quem mittat in istud
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: p, pa: pfcs, oa: p, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
While the saint was already preparing as to whom he might send on this journey
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 307. (Tempore namque fuit Lindisfarnensis in illo (Tempore namque fuit Lindisfarnensis in illo
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d?, fs: 3\2, pa: cV, e: m, pat: DSSD
for at that time he had been placed in charge
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 308. Praepositus cellae), secreto numine discit Praepositus cellae), secreto numine discit
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pa: cV, pat: SDSS
of the cell of Lindisfarne he learns by some secret power
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 309. Non lethi commune genus, sed daemonis atri Non lethi commune genus, sed daemonis atri
SDSS

fs: 1\1, sa: V, ca: c, pa: cV, oa: V, ma: Y, e: s, pat: SSSD
that it was not a common kind of death, but that the savagery of a dark demon
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 310. Saeuitiam misere diris incumbere poenis. Saeuitiam misere diris incumbere poenis.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4f | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: SDDD
was afflicting the wretched woman with dreadful torments.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 311. Se magis exhibuit, subeunt iter, ecce repente Se magis exhibuit, subeunt iter, ecce repente
DDDD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: pV, pa: pV, oa: V, ma: Y, gl: AabVBC, pat: DSSS
[Cuthbert] preferred to go himself; they undertook the journey when, behold, suddenly
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 312. Soluitur in lacrymas ductor, et pectore tristi Soluitur in lacrymas ductor, et pectore tristi
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, sa: t, ca: tp, ta: t, pa: tp, oa: t, ma: Y, pat: SDDD
his attentive guide bursts into tears and with a sad heart
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 313. Sedulus horrescit ueniens, ne uatis amatam Sedulus horrescit ueniens, ne uatis amatam
DSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: V, ca: pV, ta: V, pa: pV, oa: V, ma: Y, gl: CaBVba, pat: DDDD
grew terrified that if the saint, arriving, were to see
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 314. Dilectamque diu uesano corda furore Dilectamque diu uesano corda furore
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, oa: V, ma: Y, e: m, gl: avBAb, pat: DSSD
his dearly beloved wife so long oppressed
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 315. Pressam si cernat, priscae suspicio uitae, Pressam si cernat, priscae suspicio uitae,
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m, fs: 4\2, sa: c, gl: VabAB, pat: SSDS
with insane raving, a suspicion would arise about her former life,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 316. Surgat, et antiquam laedat nota improba famam. Surgat, et antiquam laedat nota improba famam.
DSSS

caesura pattern: | crŭcĕ | tḗrrĭtŭs ā́trox | 2m | 3f | 4m, fs: 4d, sa: 3\2, ta: V, oa: cV, ha: Y
and an unjust stain would harm her former reputation,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 317. Namque ministeriis assistere sedula uatis Namque ministeriis assistere sedula uatis
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 2f | 3f | 4m, fs: 3\2, ca: pf, pa: pf, ma: Y, pat: DDDD
for she had been accustomed attentively to attend the saint’s services
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 318. Consuerat, bibulasque aures praebere docenti. Consuerat, bibulasque aures praebere docenti.
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4f, fs: 4\2, sa: r, ca: tp, pa: pVrt, oa: r, ma: Y, gl: AavbBA, pat: DDDD
and to offer thirsty ears to his teaching.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 319. Ille pio tetricas releuat solamine curas. Ille pio tetricas releuat solamine curas.
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m? | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, e: h, gl: abcAVB, pat: SDDD
[Cuthbert] relieved these gloomy concerns with kindly consolation:
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 320. Quid gemis, et taciti liquefactus ab igne camini Quid gemis, et taciti liquefactus ab igne camini
DDDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, pa: sV, oa: V, ma: Y, e: s, gl: abVBA, pat: DSDS
‘Why do you grieve and, melted by the heat of a silent furnace,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 321. Ablueris tristi iam pectoris indice lympha? Ablueris tristi iam pectoris indice lympha?
DSSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m?, fs: 4\3, sa: c, ca: cVt, ta: cV, pa: cVt, oa: V, ma: Y, e: m, pat: DDSS
are now washed by the moisture which is a sign of a sad heart?’
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 322. Anne putas adeam charae cum tecta sodalis, Anne putas adeam charae cum tecta sodalis,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: V, ta: V, pa: cV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
Or do you think that, when I enter the house of your dear companion,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 323. Illam posse capi nexu bacchante chelydri? Illam posse capi nexu bacchante chelydri?
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4f, fs: 4\2, ca: V, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSSD
she could be captured in the frenzied bond of the serpent?
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 324. Vinci qui crebris solitus conflictibus, et nunc Vinci qui crebris solitus cofflictibus, et nunc
SDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: mf, pa: mf, oa: m, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
The Enemy is used to being conquered in frequent conflicts,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 325. Victrici fidei gladio superabitur hostis. Victrici fidei gladio superabitur hostis.
SDDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4f, fs: 3\3, ca: t, pat: SSSD
and will now be overcome by the conquering sword of faith.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 326. Femina quin potius uenientibus obuia nobis Femina quin potius uenientibus obuia nobis
DDDD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: sV, ta: sV, pa: sV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
But rather, the woman will come to meet us as we arrive
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 327. Istas excipiet sanae iam mentis habenas. Istas excipiet sanae iam mentis habenas.
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, sa: t, pa: st, ma: Y, gl: VaBbA, pat: DSSD
and will take up these reins with a mind already sound.’
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 328. Dicta fiunt: uenere domum, fugit efferus anguis, Dicta fiunt: uenere domum, fugit efferus anguis,
DSDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: sV, pa: fVs, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
The words were spoken; they come home, the savage serpent flees,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 329. Occurrit mulier sospes, dextraque prehendens Occurrit mulier sospes, dextraque prehendens
SDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: c, pa: cV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
the woman runs up to them, healed, and taking the harnesses
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 330. Frena, rogat uatem descendere adireque tecta Frena, rogat uatem descendere adireque tecta
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 1\2, ca: s, pat: SDSS
in her right hand she asks the saint to dismount and to deign to enter her house
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 331. Dignetur famulae, pandens noua dona salutis, Dignetur famulae, pandens noua dona salutis,
SDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: ph, pa: ph, oa: h, ma: Y, gl: VabAB, pat: DSSS
his servant’s, revealing new gifts of health
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 332. Eius ad aduentum fugiens ut cesserit hydros. Eius ad aduentum fugiens ut cesserit hydros.
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: m, e: m, pat: SDDD
as the serpent departs fleeing at hiss arrival.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 333. Talia mirantum fragili ne laude supernae Talia mirantum fragili ne laude supernae
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: sc, pat: SDDS
Lest because of the unstable praise of those who wonder at such things
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 334. Coelestisque exsors famae foret, abdita mauult Caelestisque exsors famae foret, abdita mauult
SSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: f, pat: DDDS
he should have no share of heavenly and celestial fame, [Cuthbert] prefers to roam
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 335. Secreti lustrare Deo, quo teste ualeret Secreti lustrare Deo, quo teste ualeret
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, sa: c, ca: c, ta: c, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
the recesses of a place apart, where with God as his witness he could
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 336. Laudis ab humanae liber munirier aura, Laudis ab humanae liber munirier aura,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: p, pat: SSDS
be free to fortify himself against the breath of human praise.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 337. Cumque sui primo iussis antistitis actus Cumque sui primo iussis antistitis actus
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
And when he was first urged by the commands of his bishop
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 338. Fratribus exemplo uirtutis pandere callem. Fratribus exemplo uirtutis pandere callem.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: s, ta: s, pa: sd, oa: s, ma: Y, gl: AbBVa, pat: DDSD
to reveal to the brothers by example the path of virtue,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 339. Fit monachis socius, quos Lindisfarnea glauci Fit monachis socius, quos Lindisfarnea glauci
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, sa: f, pat: DSDS
he becomes a companion to those monks whom the famous island
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 340. Insula clara maris refluis circumluit undis, Insula clara maris refluis circumluit undis,
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m, fs: 3\3, pat: SSDS
of Lindisfarne washes round with the fluctuating waves of the blue-grey sea.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 341. Inque breui qua plura nitens per signa coruscus Inque breui qua plura nitens per signa coruscus
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: p, pat: DDSS
And shortly, brilliantly shining through more miracles,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 342. Erigit innumeros pulsis languoribus aegros, Erigit innumeros pulsis languoribus aegros,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: cV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
he raises up countless sick people after driving out their illnesses
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 343. Hostis et atra crucis rutilo fugat arma tropaeo. Hostis et atra crucis rutilo fugat arma tropaeo.
DDDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: sV, pa: sV, ma: Y, gl: abcVAB, pat: SSSS
and routs with the radiant sign of the cross the black weapons of the Enemy ,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 344. Quae facie quamuis absens, sed pectore praesens Quae facie quamuis absens, sed pectore praesens
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m, fs: 1\2, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
which he destroys even when absent in appearance with the presence of his spirit,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 345. Conterit, et foedo Christi domum ab hospite mundat. Conterit, et foedo Christi domum ab hospite mundat.
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, sa: V, ca: mV, ta: V, pa: mV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
and cleanses the house of Christ from this foul guest.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 346. Internam quid enim coner describere uitam? Internam quid enim coner describere uitam?
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: sV, pa: sV, ma: Y, pat: SDDS
Why should I try to describe his inner life
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 347. Quam dulcis sermone, grauisue actibus, et quam Quam dulcis sermone, grauisue actibus, et quam
SSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: fV, ta: f, pa: fV, oa: f, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
how sweet he was in speech and grave in deeds
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 348. Accensam lacrymis acuarit ad aethera mentem, Accensam lacrymis acuarit ad aethera mentem,
SDDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 1\2, ca: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSSD
and how he whetted a mind inspired to the heavens with his tears
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 349. Cum decus externum puri sit pectoris index! Cum decus externum puri sit pectoris index!
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
since his external splendour is a clear index of his pure soul?
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 350. Tandem Farne petit senior, cupitisque potitus Tandem Farne petit senior, cupitisque potitus
SDDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: dp, pat: DSSD
At last senior one seeks Farne and, having reached his desired dwelling-place,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 351. Sedibus, indigenas patria fugat impiger atros. Sedibus, indigenas patria fugat impiger atros.
DDDD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, sa: mV, ca: V, ta: V, pa: mV, oa: m, ma: Y, gl: abBVA, pat: DDDD
he is energetic in putting its dark inhabitants to flight from their homeland.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 352. Illa prius nam horrens larualibus insula flabris Illa prius nam horrens larualibus insula flabris
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: V, gl: aBAbV, pat: DSDS
For previously this island was bristling with demonic breezes
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 353. Arcebat humana minis consortia caecis. Arcebat humana minis consortia caecis.
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pa: sc, ma: Y, pat: SSSS
and it fended off human society with hidden threats.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 354. Quam Domini mox seruus adit; cruce territus atrox Quam Domini mox seruus adit; cruce territus atrox
DSDD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d?, fs: 3\2, sa: c, pa: cV, oa: c, ma: Y, e: s, pat: SDSS
As soon as the Lord’s servant arrived, the dreadful disturbance,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 355. Turbo fugit per inane uagi quasi portio fumi. Turbo fugit per inane uagi quasi portio fumi.
DDDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4f, fs: 4\2, ca: p, pat: DSSD
terrified by the Cross, disappeared into thin air like a wisp of shifting smoke.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 356. Illa serena tenens pereunte tyrannide regna, Illa serena tenens pereunte tyrannide regna,
DDDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m, fs: 3\3, sa: s, pat: SSDS
That sacred man, taking possession of the peaceful realm once tyranny had perished,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 357. Terrestri aetheriam sacer aggere condidit urbem, Terrestri aetheriam sacer aggere condidit urbem,
SDDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 3f | 4m, fs: 4\3, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, ma: Y, pat: DSDD
founded an ethereal city with a terrestrial earthwork,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 358. Atque humiles celsis statuit sub moenibus aedes. Atque humiles celsis statuit sub moenibus aedes.
DSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, ca: pV, ta: V, pa: pV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
and set up humble dwellings within lofty walls,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 359. E quibus astriferum tantum aspectare cacumen E quibus astriferum tantum aspectare cacumen
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, sa: V, ca: tV, ta: V, pa: tV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSDD
from which he could only see the starry summits
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 360. Posset, et a celso secretus Rege tueri. Posset, et a celso secretus Rege tueri.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4f, fs: 1\2, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, pa: fV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSDD
and being set apart could be watched over by the lofty King.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 361. Haec et ut in cunctis diuina patesceret almi Haec et ut in cunctis diuina patesceret almi
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, pat: SSDD
And so that this divine power would be made plain in all things,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 362. Virtus, missilibus firmauit moenia saxis, Virtus, missilibus firmauit moenia saxis,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: r, pa: pr, oa: p, ma: Y, pat: SSDD
he strengthened the walls with stones that could be shifted,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 363. Vix quae bis terni ceruice subire potentes, Vix quae bis terni ceruice subire potentes,
SSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, ma: Y, e: m, gl: AVabB, pat: SDDD
which six strong men could scarcely carry on the back of their necks:
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 364. Ille sed asportans muris imponere solus Ille sed asportans muris imponere solus
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pa: dfc, ma: Y, e: s, pat: SDSS
yet he had sufficient strength to lift them on his own and position them
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 365. Sufficeret, summi dextra comitante Tonantis. Sufficeret, summi dextra comitante Tonantis.
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4f, fs: 1\2, sa: V, pat: DDSD
on the walls, with the accompanying the right hand of the highest Thunderer.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 366. Fontis inops fuerat locus hic, sed sanctus amoenam Fontis inops fuerat locus hic, sed sanctus amoenam
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, gl: aVbBA, pat: DSSD
This place was lacking a spring, but the saint through prayers
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 367. Excutit insolita precibus dulcedine lympham. Excutit insolita precibus dulcedine lympham.
DDDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4f, fs: 4\2, ca: pf, pa: pfc, oa: p, ma: Y, gl: abBAV, pat: DDSD
struck lovely water of no ordinary sweetness.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 368. Haec sacri media Cuthberti nata sub aula Haec sacri media Cuthberti nata sub aula
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: f, ta: c, pa: fc, ma: Y, e: h, pat: DSSS
This rose up in the middle of Cuthbert’s dwelling,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 369. Praebet adhuc cunctis suauem potantibus haustum. Praebet adhuc cunctis suauem potantibus haustum.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d?, fs: 3\2, ca: p, e: s, pat: DSSS
and still offers a sweet draught to all who drink it.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 370. Nec mirum hoc Domini famulum potuisse mereri, Nec mirum hoc Domini famulum potuisse mereri,
SDDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: pf, ta: f, pa: pf, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
Nor is it wondrous that the servant of the Lord could deserve this,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 371. Qui quondam saliente sitim dum pelleret unda, Qui quondam saliente sitim dum pelleret unda,
SDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: sc, ta: s, pa: sc, ma: Y, pat: DDDD
since once, when He was driving away thirst with a gushing stream,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 372. In meracum latices ualuit conuertere nectar. In meracum latices ualuit conuertere nectar.
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d?, fs: 3\3, ca: s, e: s, pat: SDSS
He was able to turn water into sweet pure wine.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 373. Quique suis cupiens uictum conquirere palmis, Quique suis cupiens uictum conquirere palmis,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m? | 3m | 4m, fs: 5\2, ca: fV, ta: V, pa: fV, oa: V, ma: Y, e: m, pat: DDSD
Wanting to gather food with his own hands,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 374. Incultam pertentat humum proscindere ferro, Incultam pertentat humum proscindere ferro,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d?, fs: 1\1, ca: s, ta: V, pa: sV, ma: Y, e: ss, pat: DSDS
he attempts to break up the uncultivated soil with iron,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 375. Et sator edomitis anni spem credere glebis. Et sator edomitis anni spem credere glebis.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: p, pa: sdp, ma: Y, gl: AVbBa, pat: DSSS
and, sowing seeds, to entrust the year’s hope to the tamed clods.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 376. Dumque seges modico de semine surgeret ampla, Dumque seges modico de semine surgeret ampla,
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4f, fs: 3\2, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, pa: sV, oa: V, ma: Y, e: h, gl: aBvAb, pat: DDSD
When a splendid crop sprang up from the modest sowing,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 377. Tempus adest messis, rapidae sed forte uolucres Tempus adest messis, rapidae sed forte uolucres
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: p, pat: DSSS
the time for harvest came; but by chance some swift birds
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 378. Flauentes praedare senis nituntur aristas. Flauentes praedare senis nituntur aristas.
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: V, pa: fV, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
are keen to rob the old man’s ripening corn.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 379. Talia qui placidus saeuis praedonibus infit: Talia qui placidus saeuis praedonibus infit:
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, oa: V, ma: Y, e: h, gl: AaVCbB, pat: SDDS
He serenely says the following to the savage robbers:
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 380. Quid, precor, illicito messem contigitis ausu, Quid, precor, illicito messem contigitis ausu,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 1\2, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, e: s, pat: DSSS
‘Why, pray, do you touch with improper audacity the harvest
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 381. Quae uestro sulcis non est inserta labore? Quae uestro sulcis non est inserta labore?
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m? | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: f, pa: fc, ma: Y, e: s, pat: DSSS
which was not sown in the furrows by your labour?
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 382. Pauperies an uestra meam transcendit, ut istud Pauperies an uestra meam transcendit, ut istud
DSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d?, fs: 4\2, ca: p, ta: p, oa: p, ma: Y, e: s, pat: DDDS
Does your poverty surpass mine, so that you would put
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 383. Incuruam merito falcem mittatis in aequor? Incuruam merito falcem mittatis in aequor?
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: V, ta: cV, pa: cV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSDD
a curved sickle to the soil?
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 384. Quod si forte Deus iubet his instare rapinis, Quod si forte Deus iubet his instare rapinis,
SDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pa: fc, ma: Y, gl: CVaAbvB, pat: DSSD
But if by chance God tells you to commit these plunders,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 385. Non ueto; sin alias, uos finibus indite uestris. Non ueto; sin alias, uos finibus indite uestris.
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: V, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, gl: avBbA, pat: DDDS
I do not forbid it; but otherwise, keep within your own borders’!
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 386. Dixerat, et cessit mox plumea turba, nec ultra Dixerat, et cessit mox plumea turba, nec ultra
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: fc, ta: fc, pa: fc, oa: c, ma: Y, gl: AbCaBV, pat: DSSS
He spoke; and the feathered flock soon withdrew, and no more
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 387. Militis audebat Domini iam laedere iura, Militis audebat Domini iam laedere iura,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: ms, pa: sVm, oa: m, ma: Y, gl: aAbvBC, pat: DDDS
did they dare again to impinge on the rights of the soldier of the Lord
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 388. Quem potius dulci pacis quasi foedere nexu Quem potius dulci pacis quasi foedere nexu
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: sc, pa: sc, oa: s, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
but rather they loved him as a devoted friend of their kind,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 389. Vnanimemque sui generis redamabat amicum. Vnanimemque sui generis redamabat amicum.
DDDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: ml, pa: ml, ma: Y, pat: DSSD
bound to them as if by a sweet bond of peace,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 390. Nam teneras ceu pastor oues hanc ipse gerebat. Nam teneras ceu pastor oues hanc ipse gerebat.
DSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pat: DDDS
for [Cuthbert] himself ruled this flock as a shepherd his tender sheep.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 391. Discindunt corui nigro sub crimine pactum, Discindunt corui nigro sub crimine pactum,
SSSS

caesura pattern: | sēd | tḗlă fĭdḗi | 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4d, sa: 2\3
The ravens cancel the agreement by a dirty deed;
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 392. Effringuntque domus, ruptoque e culmine culmos Effringuntque domus, ruptoque e culmine culmos
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: f, gl: VabBA, pat: SDSS
they break into the buildings and after breaking up the roof
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 393. In propriae gaudent transferre cubilia prolis. In propriae gaudent transferre cubilia prolis.
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pat: DSSS
delight in removing thatch for nests for their own offspring.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 394. Hos uatis cessare monet; spretisque suadelis, Hos uatis cessare monet; spretisque suadelis,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: p, pa: pc, oa: p, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
The saint urges them to cease, and when they ignored his appeals
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 395. Hospitium fratrum quid (ait) laceratis? abite, Hospitium fratrum quid (ait) laceratis? abite,
DSDD

fs: 1\2, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, pa: nV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
‘Why’ he said, ‘are you damaging the brothers’ guest-house? Go away,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 396. Huius et extorres patriae durate per aeuum. Huius et extorres patriae durate per aeuum.
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pat: DSSS
and remain exiled forever from this land!’
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 397. Dixerat, et tristes abeunt, triduoque peracto Dixerat, et tristes abeunt, triduoque peracto
DSDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: t, pat: DSDS
He spoke, and they sadly depart; and when three days had passed
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 398. Alter adest uati, pedibusque uolutus et alis Alter adest uati, pedibusque uolutus et alis
DSDD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pa: sc, ma: Y, gl: abVAB, pat: DDDS
one of them comes and bows at the saint’s feet,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 399. Lugubre sparsis ueniam reditumque precatur. Lugubre sparsis ueniam reditumque precatur.
SSDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: l, gl: ACBba, pat: DDSS
and sorrowfully spreads its wings, and begs forgiveness and a way back.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 400. Patrata qui pace redit, sociumque reuisit. Patrata qui pace redit, sociumque reuisit.
SSDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, sa: V, ca: c, ta: c, pa: cVd, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
Having made peace [the bird] goes back to find its companion.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 401. Tandem ambo ueniunt alacres, adipemque suillam Tandem ambo ueniunt alacres, adipemque suillam
SDDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: sV, ta: V, pa: sV, oa: sV, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
At length they both come swiftly, and bring some pork fat
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 402. Secum digna ferunt uoti dona, unguine cuius Secum digna ferunt uoti dona, unguine cuius
SDSS

fs: 3\3, ca: pf, pa: pfs, oa: f, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
with them as a worthy gift for the saint, with the grease of which
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 403. Calciamenta pius mollire ualeret, et exin Calciamenta pius mollire ualeret, et exin
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3f | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDDD
the holy man was able to soften his shoes;
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 404. Innocuo condunt illic sua tecta paratu. Innocuo condunt illic sua tecta paratu.
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: fg, pa: fg, ma: Y, pat: SSSS
and from then on they build their nest from harmless material.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 405. Quid fera praetumido ceruice superbia ferues? Quid fera praetumido ceruice superbia ferues?
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pa: cm, ma: Y, pat: SSSS
Why, wild pride, do you seethe with swollen neck?
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 406. Cerne uiam corui, et caecum depone furorem, Cerne uiam corui, et caecum depone furorem,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: pf, ta: p, pa: pf, oa: f, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
Put away blind fury, and consider the way of the raven,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 407. Qui precibus noxam fletuque et munere purgat. Qui precibus noxam fletuque et munere purgat.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pa: cV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
that redeemed its wrong through prayers, weeping and a gift.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 408. Nec pudeat uitae uolucrum de pectore formam Nec pudeat uitae uolucrum de pectore formam
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: cm, pat: SDSD
It should not be shameful to take a model for life
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 409. Sumere, cum moneat Sapientia: Respice calles Sumere, cum moneat Sapientia: Respice calles
DDDD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4f | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: sV, pa: sV, oa: s, ma: Y, pat: SSSD
from the sense of birds, when the Book of Wisdom urges: ‘Look to the paths
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 410. Quos formica terat, sensumque addisce sagacem Quos formica terat, sensumque addisce sagacem
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: s, ta: s, pa: sV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
which ants tread, and study their sound sense.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 411. Quid referam aequoreas iusto famularier undas, Quid referam aequoreas iusto famularier undas,
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: V, pa: cV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSDD
What shall I say about the watery waves’ paid service to the just one,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 412. Obsequiumque illis elementa impendere, qui se Obsequiumque illis elementa impendere, qui se
DSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: sV, ta: s, pa: sV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSDD
and the assistance the elements offer those who subject themselves
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 413. Imperiis subdunt deuota mente supernis. Imperiis subdunt deuota mente supernis.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m? | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: fV, pa: pVf, oa: V, ma: Y, e: m, gl: abVBA, pat: DDSD
to heavenly commands with a devoted mind?
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 414. Namque suis casulam structurus ibi usibus aptam, Namque suis casulam structurus ibi usibus aptam,
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: f, pa: fc, oa: f, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
For [Cuthbert], about to build a little house there
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 415. Quam bases a ponti fulciret parte, rogabat Quam bases a ponti fulciret parte, rogabat
DSSS

sa: 4\2, ta: c, pa: V, oa: cV, ma: V, ha: Y
suitable for his use which a base facing the sea would support, asked
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 416. Conueniens operi fratres adducere lignum. Conueniens operi fratres adducere lignum.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: sV, ta: V, pa: sV, oa: V, ma: Y, e: s, pat: DSSS
the brothers to bring some wood suitable to the task.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 417. Qui obliti rediere, maris sed proximus aestus Qui olliti rediere, maris sed proximus aestus
SDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pa: rf, gl: aAVCBb, pat: DDSS
They returned, having forgotten that, but the next tide
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 418. Attulit; et, mirum dictu! iam limine in ipso Attulit; et, mirum dictu! iam limine in ipso
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DDDS
brought some and,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 419. Quo fuerat corde illius, fundamina tecti Quo fuerat corde illius, fundamina tecti
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: c, ta: c, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: SDDS
amazing to say, set it down in that very place where he intended
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 420. Pandere deposuit, hominumque obliuia pontus Pandere deposuit, hominumque olliuia pontus
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: mf, pa: mf, ma: Y, pat: SDDS
to lay the foundations of that building, and in this way the sea;
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 421. Increpat, et nautas sua concutit unda pudore. Increpat, et nautas sua concutit unda pudore.
DSDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: p, pa: pV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
reproves human forgetfulness and its waves strike the sailors with shame.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 422. Fama citat multos uatis pia quaerere dicta, Fama citat multos uatis pia quaerere dicta,
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 4m | 4d?, fs: 3\3, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, pa: Vd, ma: Y, e: sm, pat: DSSS
The story goes that many seek the holy words of the saint
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 423. Et bibulas adhibere sonis coelestibus aures, Et bibulas adhibere sonis caelestibus aures,
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DDDS
and offer thirsty ears to the celestial sounds;
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 424. Quos uaria cordis fessos a clade leuaret. Quos uaria cordis fessos a clade leuaret.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: t, pat: SDSS
he lightens all those exhausted by various calamities of the heart.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 425. Mitis at ille sacro renouans solamine moestos, Mitis at ille sacro renouans solamine moestos,
DDDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: s, gl: abvAB, pat: DSSD
But that gentle man, restoring the wretched with sacred consolation,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 426. Gaudia summa poli cunctis fluxosque caduci Gaudia summa poli cunctis fluxosque caduci
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m? | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ta: V, e: h, pat: SSSS
calls to all minds the highest joys of heaven
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 427. Commemorat luxus saecli, uariasque malignum Commemorat luxus saecli, uariasque malignum
DSSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
and the fleeting delights of the transient world,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 428. Tendere decipulas, Domini qua nudus amore Tendere decipulas, Domini qua nudus amore
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: pf, pa: pf, oa: f, ma: Y, gl: abVBA, pat: SDSS
and that the Wicked One sets various snares, into which the mind
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 429. Labatur misere sensus; sed tela fidei Labatur misere sensus; sed tela fidei
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: cVl, pa: flVc, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
unprotected by God’s love slips pitifully, but the weapons of faith
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 430. Perrumpant uacuas nullo discrimine fraudes. Perrumpant uacuas nullo discrimine fraudes.
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m, fs: 1\2, ca: V, pa: tVc, ma: Y, pat: SSDS
break through these empty tricks without a problem.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 431. Me quoties, inquit, celsa de rupe nefandi Me quoties, inquit, celsa de rupe nefandi
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m? | 3m | 4m, fs: 5\2, ca: V, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, e: h, pat: DSSD
‘How often’, he says, ‘do the wicked cast me headlong from a lofty rock!
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 432. Praecipitem mittunt! quoties ad pectora saxa Praecipitem mittunt! quoties ad pectora saxa
DSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 1\2, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, gl: AbVaB, pat: DSSD
How often do thrown stones spin towards my chest!
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 433. Acta rotant! nullo noceor sed hostis ab ictu, Acta rotant! nullo noceor sed hostis ab ictu,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DDSD
But I am not harmed by any blow of the Enemy,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 434. Credite, nec laesit summas offensio plantas, Credite, nec laesit summas offensio plantas,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pa: cr, pat: DDSS
believe me, nor has an attack harmed even the tips of my toes
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 435. Nec modicus saltim tetigit praecordia terror. Nec modicus saltim tetigit praecordia terror.
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: f, ta: c, pa: fc, ma: Y, e: s, pat: SSDS
or even a little terror touched my heart.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 436. Nec quasi summa meae stupeatis culmina uitae, Nec quasi summa meae stupeatis culmina uitae,
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: f, pat: DDSD
Do not wonder at the pinnacles of my life, as if they are very lofty,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 437. Blanditias quod ego luxu fallente superbas Blanditias quod ego luxu fallente superbas
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 1\2, ca: hsV, ta: V, pa: hsV, oa: h, ma: Y, pat: DSDD
because I, treading underfoot proud flattery when luxury is deceptive, ,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 438. Calce terens, Domino cupiam secretus adesse. Calce terens, Domino cupiam secretus adesse.
DDDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: r, pat: DDSD
desire to be apart with the Lord.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 439. Arctior est monachi, quae semper subdita iussis Arctior est monachi, quae semper subdita iussis
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: tV, pa: ftV, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
The life of a monk is rather strict, and is always subject to orders,;
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 440. Vita sub imperio seruit deuota parendi, Vita sub imperio seruit deuota parendi,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, sa: p, ca: fps, ta: p, pa: pVfs, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
under authority it devoutly serves a father.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 441. Excubiasque, famemque, preces, manuumque laborem, Excubiasque, famemque, preces, manuumque laborem,
DDDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DDSS
Monks rejoice humbly to rein in their vigils, fasting,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 442. Ad uotum gaudent proni frenare regentis. Ad uotum gaudent proni frenare regentis.
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: p, gl: CaVbAB, pat: SSSS
prayers and manual labour to the wishes of their leader.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 443. Me quorum multos uitae per culmina noui, Me quorum multos uitae per culmina noui,
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: glp, pa: glp, ma: Y, gl: AaBCcb, pat: DSSD
I knew many of them who surpassed me in the pinnacles of life
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 444. Perque prophetatis radios praeire sophiae, Perque prophetatis radios praeire sophiae,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: p, ta: p, oa: p, ma: Y, gl: AbVBa, pat: DSSS
and in the rays of prophetic wisdom.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 445. Boisilus e quibus est Mailrosi gloria coetus, Boisilus e quibus est Mailrosi gloria coetus,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, gl: VaBbA, pat: DSSS
One of them is Boisil, the glory of the congregation of Melrose,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 446. Quem totam memini quondam mihi pandere uitam, Quem totam memini quondam mihi pandere uitam,
SDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: cV, pa: fVc, oa: fVc, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
whom I remember once revealed my whole life to me,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 447. Quae me uenturi restabat in ordine saecli, Quae me uenturi restabat in ordine saecli,
SSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: p, pa: pf, ma: Y, pat: DSSD
and what remained for me in the sequence of the world to come.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 448. Vnius et solum superat sententia uerbi, Vnius et solum superat sententia uerbi,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: c, pa: nc, oa: c, ma: Y, gl: adbVAcB, pat: SDDS
The sense of one of his speeches overwhelms me alone
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 449. Quam cuperem nunquam, faciat Deus arbiter orbis. Quam cuperem nunquam, faciat Deus arbiter orbis.
DSDD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: sV, pa: sV, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
and I would want that God the judge of the world would never bring it about! .’
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 450. Haec sacer aiebat senior, quia praescius ipsum Haec sacer aiebat senior, quia praescius ipsum
DSDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: d, pat: DDDS
The saint used to say this, because the prescient elder man, had prophesied
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 451. Pontificem altiloquo praedixerat ore futurum. Pontificem altiloquo praedixerat ore futurum.
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4f, fs: 3\3, ca: tf, ta: f, pa: tf, ma: Y, pat: DSSD
through his eloquent mouth that [Cuthbert] would be a bishop.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 452. Cumque pium cuncti gauderent uisere uatem, Cumque pium cuncti gauderent uisere uatem,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: SDDS
While everyone was rejoicing to see the holy saint
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 453. Eius et oratu cordis componere fluctus; Eius et oratu cordis componere fluctus;
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d?, fs: 2\3, ca: V, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, e: h, pat: DSSS
and to calm the waves of their hearts through his encouragement,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 454. Ecce alios inter signis sublimibus acta Ecce alios inter signis sublimibus acta
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m? | 3m? | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: sV, ta: V, pa: sV, oa: V, ma: Y, e: hms, pat: DSSS
behold, among others, driven by splendid signs,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 455. Regia uirgo uenit, regis quae sponsa perennis Regia uirgo uenit, regis quae sponsa perennis
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\2, ca: c, pa: sc, ma: Y, pat: SSSS
a royal virgin came to him; as the perpetual bride of the King,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 456. Virgineos, paradise, tui sub gaudia regni Virgineos, paradise, tui sub gaudia regni
DDDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, sa: m, ca: c, pa: mc, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
as a chaste mother she produces virginal choirs subordinate to the joys
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 457. Mater casta choros generat, uatemque precatur Mater casta choros generat, uatemque precatur
SDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: c, pa: cV, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: SSSS
of your kingdom, Paradise; and she begs the saint to deign
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 458. Dignetur famulam monitis firmare supernis. Dignetur famulam monitis firmare supernis.
SDDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4f | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, pat: DDSD
to strengthen his maidservant with heavenly advice.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 459. Annuit, et, pelagi superato gurgite, puppi, Annuit, et, pelagi superato gurgite, puppi,
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: cV, ta: V, pa: cV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSDD
He agrees, having overcome the tumult of the sea, he sets out in a boat, so;
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 460. Progreditur, dictisque illam dum affatur amicis Progreditur, dictisque illam dum affatur amicis
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: fV, ta: V, pa: fV, oa: f, ma: Y, gl: AaCBvb, pat: DDSS
and while he is talking to her with friendly,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 461. Femineis subito rogitat sic anxia curis. Femineis subito rogitat sic anxia curis.
DDDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: l, gl: aVABb, pat: DDDD
she, being anxious with womanly concerns, suddenly asks as follows:
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 462. Iam claret meriti te prae fulgore nitentis Iam claret meriti te prae fulgore nitentis
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: l, pat: DDDS
‘It is clear from the brilliance of your shining merit that you direct
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 463. Praescia uenturis intendere lumina saeclis. Praescia uenturis intendere lumina saeclis.
DSSD

sa: 1\2, ca: V, ta: V, pa: V, oa: Vd, ma: V, ha: Y
your prescient gaze towards times to come.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 464. Dic ergo, adiuro summi per regna Tonantis, Dic ergo, adiuro summi per regna Tonantis,
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4f, fs: 4\2, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, pa: cV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
So tell me I beseech you by the realms of the highest Thunderer
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 465. Ecgfridus imperium quod sit recturus in aeuum? Ecgfridus imperium quod sit recturus in aeuum?
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: pV, pat: SDDS
how long is Ecgfrith to rule his kingdom in this world?’
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 466. Vera cui dubio pandit sermone prophetes. Vera cui dubio pandit sermone prophetes.
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DDSS
The prophet revealed true things to her in tentative speech:
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 467. Regna uocas longaeua uirum, quae quamlibet annis Regna uocas longaeua uirum, quae quamlibet annis
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m? | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: mV, ta: s, pa: sVm, oa: V, ma: Y, e: m, gl: CaVbBA, pat: SSDS
‘You are speaking of the long-lasting reigns of men which,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 468. Centenis extenta, breui claudentur in hora, Centenis extenta, breui claudentur in hora,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m? | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: V, ca: fV, ta: V, pa: fVc, oa: V, ma: Y, e: m, pat: SSSD
though they were to last a hundred years, will come to a close in a brief moment;
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 469. Et nihili unius luxus reputabitur anni, Et nihili unius luxus reputabitur anni,
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: n, pa: nV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
and the luxury of a single year will be reckoned as naught
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 470. Mors ubi languentes diffunditur atra per artus. Mors ubi languentes diffunditur atra per artus.
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4f | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: cV, ta: c, pa: cV, ma: Y, pat: SSSD
when black death spreads through ailing limbs’.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 471. Quae gemit, et lacrymis praesagia tristia deflens, Quae gemit, et lacrymis praesagia tristia deflens,
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: cs, pa: cs, oa: c, ma: Y, e: m, gl: abVBA, pat: SSSS
She moaned and, bewailing the sad prophecy with tears, said:
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 472. Quem, rogo, linquet, ait, regni qui sceptra gubernet, Quem, rogo, linquet, ait, regni qui sceptra gubernet,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, pat: DSSD
‘Whom, I ask, shall he who controls the power of the realm
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 473. Cum fratre et nato careat? Cui talia uatis: Cum fratre et nato careat? Cui talia uatis:
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: sVd, pa: sVd, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
leave behind, since he lacks both brother and son?’ The saint said to her as follows:
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 474. Cernis ut hoc pelagus late uaga regmina fundat? Cernis ut hoc pelagus late uaga regmina fundat?
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 1\2, sa: V, pat: SDDD
‘Do you see how wandering powers widely cleaves this sea?
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 475. Forsan et haec inter Dominus sibi seruat, et huius Forsan et haec inter Dominus sibi seruat, et huius
DSDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pat: DDSS
Perhaps during all this the Lord may keep him for Himself,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 476. Qui regat imperii lectus moderator habenas, Qui regat imperii lectus moderator habenas,
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4f?, fs: 2\1, sa: m, ta: V, pa: mV, ma: Y, e: s, pat: DSDD
and the chosen controller who is to rule the reins of this kingdom
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 477. Ecgfridus utque tibi fratris nectatur amore. Ecgfridus utque tibi fratris nectatur amore.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: SSSD
may be bound to you by brotherly love, like Ecgfrith.’
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 478. Audet adhuc supplex uirgo pulsare prophetem: Audet adhuc supplex uirgo pulsare prophetem:
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pat: DSSS
The suppliant virgin still dares to entreat the prophet:
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 479. O uariis hominum finduntur pectora curis! O uariis hominum finduntur pectora curis!
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4f | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: cV, pa: cVm, ma: Y, pat: DSSD
‘O, the hearts of men are cleft with various cares!
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 480. Pars nancto gaudet mortalis culmine pompae. Pars nancto gaudet mortalis culmine pompae.
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, sa: t, ca: m, pa: tm, ma: Y, gl: aABbV, pat: SDDD
Part rejoices having attained the pinnacle of mortal splendour,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 481. Pars cupiens gazas luxu populante fugaces Pars cupiens gazas luxu populante fugaces
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: V, pat: DSDD
part, desiring fleeting treasures with devastating luxury,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 482. Pauperiem nullo deponit fine perennem. Pauperiem nullo deponit fine perennem.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: t, pa: tV, ma: Y, e: s, pat: SDDS
abandons poverty ever-present without end.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 483. Tu licet oblatum mundi contemnis honorem, Tu licet ollatum mundi contemnis honorem,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: f, pa: fV, oa: f, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
Although you despise the worldly glory which has been offered
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 484. Vilibus et mauis secretus condier antris. Vilibus et mauis secretus condier antris.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, sa: m, pat: SDSS
and prefer to be hidden apart in vile caves,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 485. Pontificis summi quamuis potiundus honore, Pontificis summi quamuis potiundus honore,
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: c, ta: c, pa: lc, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
nonetheless you are to attain the distinction of the highest pontificate,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 486. Quo nil nostra gerit merito sacratius aetas. Quo nil nostra gerit merito sacratius aetas.
SDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, sa: f, pat: DSDS
than which our age rightly regards nothing more sacred.’
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 487. Non ego, respondit, dignum me tanta subire Non ego, respondit, dignum me tanta subire
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: d, oa: d, ma: Y, gl: AabBv, pat: DDSD
‘I confess right away’, he replied, ‘that I am not worthy to achieve
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 488. Culmina, iam fateor Domini sed dextera nullis Culmina, iam fateor Domini sed dextera nullis
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: cV, ta: c, pa: cV, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
such pinnacles, but the Lord’s right hand does not shun
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 489. Effugitur coeli terraeue marisue latebris. Effugitur caeli terraeue marisue latebris.
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m, fs: 3\3, sa: p, ca: ltp, ta: p, pa: ltp, oa: tp, ma: Y, pat: SSDS
any recesses of sky, or earth or sea;
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 490. Qui si tanta gradus iubeat me pondera ferre. Qui si tanta gradus iubeat me pondera ferre.
SDDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, gl: abCAB, pat: DDSS
if He should order me to bear such great burdens of rank,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 491. Credo breui laxet, transacto et forte duorum Credo breui laxet, transacto et forte duorum
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m, fs: 3\3, pat: DDDS
I believe that He will release me shortly, and that perhaps once a two-year
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 492. Curriculo annorum absoluar, rursumque adunatis Curriculo annorum absoluar, rursumque adunatis
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m? | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: s, pa: sV, ma: Y, e: sh, pat: SDSS
cycle has passed I shall be released and happily be returned again
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 493. Gaudens secretis reddar. Sed tu quoque nostrum Gaudens secretis reddar. Sed tu quoque nostrum
SSSS

fs: 2\3, ca: tl, pa: tl, oa: t, ma: Y, gl: AabvB, pat: DDDS
to my beloved retreats. But remember too,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 494. Aelfleda colloquium perpes reticere memento, Aelfleda colloquium perpes reticere memento,
DDSD

fs: 4\2, sa: f, ca: f, ta: f, oa: f, ma: Y, pat: SDDD
Ælfflæd, always to stay silent about our conversation,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 495. Absoluar donec uinclis et carcere carnis. Absoluar donec uinclis et carcere carnis.
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pat: DDSS
until I am released from the chains and prison of the flesh’.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 496. Nec mora, ueriloqui complentur in ordine dicta. Nec mora, ueriloqui complentur in ordine dicta.
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pat: SDDS
Without delay the sayings one speaking the truth were brought about in sequence.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 497. Ecclesiae iussis, precibus, lacrymisque coactus, Ecclesiae iussis, precibus, lacrymisque coactus,
DSDD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: pVd, pa: pVd, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
Compelled by the church’s commands, prayers and tears
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 498. Vatis et ipse genas luctu perfusus amaro, Vatis et ipse genas luctu perfusus amaro,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d?, fs: 2\3, ca: c, pa: cV, ma: Y, e: s, pat: DSSS
the saint himself, drenching his cheeks with bitter grieving,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 499. Dulcibus extrahitur latebris, populisque regendis Dulcibus extrahitur latebris, populisque regendis
DDDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4f? | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: pV, pa: pfVc, ma: Y, e: s, pat: DSSD
is dragged from his sweet retreat and placed in charge of the peoples
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 500. Praeficitur, modio lateat ne tecta lucerna, Praeficitur, modio lateat ne tecta lucerna,
DDDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: d, pa: dc, oa: c, ma: Y, e: m, pat: DSSS
he is to govern, so that a lantern should not be hidden by a bushel,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 501. Sed iubar alticomum Domini diffundat in aedem; Sed iubar alticomum Domini diffundat in aedem;
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: p, ta: p, ma: Y, pat: SDDS
but should spread its heavenly light in the house of the Lord.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 502. Ecclesiam gemino qui rexit episcopus anno, Ecclesiam gemino qui rexit episcopus anno,
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: SSSS
He ruled the church as bishop for two years,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 503. Et priscis properauit ouans se reddere lustris. Et priscis properauit ouans se reddere lustris.
SDDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, ca: s, ta: m, pa: ms, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
and then hastened to return rejoicing to his old retreat.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 504. Vtque satis fieret uatis per singula dictis, Vtque satis fieret uatis per singula dictis,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4f, fs: 1\2, sa: V, ca: s, ta: V, pa: sV, oa: V, ma: Y, gl: aBbVA, pat: SDDD
And so that it should satisfy the words of the saint in every respect,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 505. Sol magnum expleuit solitis sub mensibus annum, Sol magnum expleuit solitis sub mensibus annum,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4f, fs: 4\2, ca: f, gl: abVAB, pat: SDSD
the sun completed a full year with the usual months
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 506. Pictorum infesto dum concidit Ecgfridus ense, Pictorum infesto dum concidit Ecgfridus ense,
SSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ta: V, e: s, pat: DDDS
when Ecgfrith fell to the hostile sword of the Picts
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 507. Et nothus in regni frater successit honorem, Et nothus in regni frater successit honorem,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: s, ta: s, ma: Y, pat: DSSD
and his bastard brother [Aldfrith] succeeded to eminence in the kingdom.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 508. Scottorum qui cum uersatus in incola terris Scottorum qui cum uersatus in incola terris
SSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
He was then, as an inhabitant living in the lands of the Irish,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 509. Coelestem in tanto spirabat corde sophiam. Caelestem in tanto spirabat corde sophiam.
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: V, ca: pV, ta: V, pa: pV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
he was aspiring to celestial wisdom with a dedicated heart;
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 510. Nam patriae fines et dulcia liquerat arua, Nam patriae fines et dulcia liquerat arua,
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: rV, ta: V, pa: rV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
for he had left the borders and sweet fields of his homeland
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 511. Sedulus ut Domini mysteria disceret exsul. Sedulus ut Domini mysteria disceret exsul.
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: t, oa: t, ma: Y, gl: AaBVbC, pat: DSSS
so that as a diligent exile he might learn the Lord’s mysteries.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 512. Huius nunc Tyrio uenerabile pignus in ostro Huius nunc Tyrio uenerabile pignus in ostro
SDDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 4f, fs: 3\3, ca: s, ta: s, ma: Y, pat: DSDD
His venerable offspring [Osred], in the imperial purple,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 513. Iure datas patrio sceptri iam tractat habenas. Iure datas patrio sceptri iam tractat habenas.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: m, pa: mf, ma: Y, pat: DSSD
now controls the reins of power granted to him by paternal right.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 514. Vtque nouus Iosia fideque animoque magis quam Vtque nouus Iosia fideque animoque magis quam
DSDD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4f | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: V, pat: DDSD
And like a new Josiah, more mature in faith and spirit
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 515. Annis maturus, nostrum regit inclytus orbem. Annis maturus, nostrum regit inclytus orbem.
SSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d?, fs: 3\3, sa: V, ca: m, pa: mV, ma: Y, e: s, pat: DDSS
than in years, the renowned man rules our world.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 516. Ergo sacerdotis summi fastigia nactus, Ergo sacerdotis summi fastigia nactus,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m, fs: 4\2, pat: DDDS
So, having attained the peaks of the highest priesthood,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 517. Mente manu fulget Cuthbertus et ore coruscus, Mente manu fulget Cuthbertus et ore coruscus,
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pat: DDSS
Cuthbert shone brilliant in thought, deed and word,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 518. Commissosque greges precibus monitisque tuetur. Commissosque greges precibus monitisque tuetur.
SDDD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4f, fs: 3\3, ca: dcs, pa: dcs, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: SDDD
and watched over the flocks entrusted to him with prayers and guidance.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 519. Pauperibus qui diues, inops sibi, blandus amaris, Pauperibus qui diues, inops sibi, blandus amaris,
DSDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d?, fs: 3\2, ca: d, ta: c, pa: dc, oa: d, ma: Y, e: h, pat: DSSS
He was plentiful to the poor, meagre to himself, pleasing to the bitter, a lone monk among crowds;
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 520. In turbis monachus; neque enim uel tegmina sueta, In turbis monachus; neque enim uel tegmina sueta,
SDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pat: DDSS
nor did he care to change the usual clothing
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 521. Arida uel eremi mutari fercula curat. Arida uel eremi mutari fercula curat.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d?, fs: 4\2, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, pa: fV, oa: V, ma: Y, e: h, pat: DDSS
or dry diet of the hermitage. Through the distinction of his virtues
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 522. Virtutum titulis auget miracula mentis, Virtutum titulis auget miracula mentis,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pat: DSSS
he augments the miracles of his mind,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 523. Quae lyrico liceat cursim contingere plectro, Quae lyrico liceat cursim contingere plectro,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d?, fs: 3\2, ca: g, pa: Vg, ma: Y, e: h, gl: abBA, pat: DSSS
which it may be suitable to touch on in lyric poetry quickly
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 524. Ne potior lassis generet fastidia uersus. Ne potior lassis generet fastidia uersus.
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: V, pa: fV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
so that the verse does not rather produce boredom in the tired.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 525. Doctor ubique pius coelestia dona ministrans, Doctor ubique pius caelestia dona ministrans,
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: f, pat: DDSD
The holy physician, providing celestial gifts everywhere,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 526. Per comitis tulit arua gradus, quem languida coniux Per comitis tulit arua gradus, quem languida coniux
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: cs, pat: SSDS
was walking through the lands of a certain nobleman, whose ailing wife,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 527. Tristabat perpessa luem lethoque propinquans. Tristabat perpessa luem lethoque propinquans.
SDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, e: s, pat: DDDS
afflicted by contagion, was approaching death, so saddening him.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 528. Alma salutiferae cui uatis munera lymphae, Alma salutiferae cui uatis munera lymphae,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f? | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: pV, ta: V, pa: pVs, oa: V, ma: Y, e: s, pat: SDSS
The saint gave her nourishing gifts
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 529. Presbytero famulante, dedit, tabemque remouit: Presbytero famulante, dedit, tabemque remouit:
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pat: SDDS
water bringing salvation, with a priest assisting, and removed the wasting;
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 530. Moxque illi obsequium praebebat femina sospes. Moxque illi obsequium praebebat femina sospes.
SDSS

fs: 2\3, ca: f, oa: f, ma: Y, pat: SDSD
soon the healthy woman offered him service.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 531. Tempore non alio laterali tacta dolore Tempore non alio laterali tacta dolore
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: fV, ta: p, pa: pVf, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: SDSD
At around the same time a virgin was suffering,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 532. Virgo premebatur, capitisque grauedine fessa, Virgo premebatur, capitisque grauedine fessa,
DSDD

caesura pattern: 2m? | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: Vd, pa: pVd, oa: V, ma: Y, e: m, pat: SDDS
afflicted with pain in her side and exhausted by heaviness in the head,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 533. Aegra diu gemuit: sacro quam chrismate tinctam Aegra diu gemuit: sacro quam chrismate tinctam
DDSS

fs: 2\3, sa: f, ca: f, ta: fV, pa: fV, ma: Y, gl: CabBA, pat: SDDS
lay sick groaning for a long while; the bishop anointed her with sacred chrism
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 534. Antistes rediuiua nouat per dona salutis. Antistes rediuiua nouat per dona salutis.
SDDS

caesura pattern: ĕt ṓra | 2f | 3m | 4m, sa: 1\2, ca: V, ta: s, oa: sV, ha: Y
restored her through reviving gifts of health.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 535. Vir pater ipse domus morbo depressus acerbo Vir pater ipse domus morbo depressus acerbo
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: f, pa: fs, ma: Y, pat: SDSD
A man, the very father of a household, who was afflicted with bitter sickness,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 536. Cogit amicorum suprema ad fata cohortes. Cogit amicorum suprema ad fata cohortes.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
brought gatherings of his friends to his deathbed.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 537. Conueniunt plures: cui forte ibi protulit unus Conueniunt plures: cui forte ibi protulit unus
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: V, pa: fV, oa: f, ma: Y, gl: VabAB, pat: DSSS
A good number arrive; by chance one of them offered him there
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 538. Quem sibi quondam almi doctoris dextra roganti Quem sibi quondam almi doctoris dextra roganti
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: SDSS
some bread which the right hand of the kindly teacher
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 539. Sacrarat dederatque pio pro munere panem. Sacrarat dederatque pio pro munere panem.
SDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: p, oa: p, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
had once consecrated and given him as a holy gift when he asked.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 540. Intingunt lymphis potandum, suscipit aeger, Intingunt lymphis potandum, suscipit aeger,
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, gl: aAVBb, pat: DDSS
They dip it in water; the ill man takes it to drink;
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 541. Moxque medelifero morbi cessere sub haustu, Moxque medelifero morbi cessere sub haustu,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDDD
and at once the sickness ceased from healing drink,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 542. Laxatosque salus rediuiua subintrat in artus. Laxatosque salus rediuiua subintrat in artus.
SDDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m, fs: 1\2, sa: V, ca: cn, pa: cVn, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
and reviving health enters into his slackened limbs.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 543. Nam commissa uigil dum lustrat ouilia pastor, Nam commissa uigil dum lustrat ouilia pastor,
SDSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DDSD
Now as the vigilant shepherd is roaming the sheepfolds entrusted to him,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 544. Ecce iteris medio iuuenis torpentia lecto Ecce iteris medio iuuenis torpentia lecto
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: nfd, pa: nfd, ma: Y, pat: SSDS
behold, in the middle of his journey they bring him the paralyzed limbs
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 545. Membra ferunt, aegre suspiria saeua trahentes, Membra ferunt, aegre suspiria saeua trahentes,
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, pa: pc, pat: DDSD
of a young man on a bed, scarcely drawing harsh breath,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 546. Vtque iuuet miserum rogitant. Qui protinus omnes Vtque iuuet miserum rogitant. Qui protinus omnes
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: cf, pat: SSSS
and they ask that he help the wretch. He immediately threw them all out,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 547. Eiicit, et precibus languentes impiger artus Eiicit, et precibus languentes impiger artus
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: V, ta: c, pa: cV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: SSSD
and with his prayers the energetic saint straightens out the languishing limbs
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 548. Erigit et comitem sociis mirantibus addit. Erigit et comitem sociis mirantibus addit.
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: c, pa: rc, ma: Y, pat: SSDS
and leads him to join his astonished friends.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 549. Tempore quo pestis uastabat dira Britannos, Tempore quo pestis uastabat dira Britannos,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3f | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: V, pat: DSDS
At the time when a dread plague was laying Britain waste,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 550. Dona sacer coelestia spargit ubique salutis. Dona sacer caelestia spargit ubique salutis.
DSDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m? | 4f | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: fVc, pa: fVc, oa: V, ma: Y, e: h, gl: AaCBb, pat: DSSD
and while the saint was spreading the gifts of lofty salvation everywhere,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 551. Ferre uidet moestum nati moritura parentem: Ferre uidet moestum nati moritura parentem:
DSSD

sa: 3\3, ta: V
he sees a mother sadly bearing the impending death
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 552. Funera seminecis compassus et ipse dolenti Funera seminecis compassus et ipse dolenti
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ta: s, pat: DDSS
of her half-dead son; and he, feeling pity for the grieving woman,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 553. Basia dat puero, matremque affatur amaram: Basia dat puero, matremque affatur amaram:
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, sa: f, ca: fdc, ta: f, pa: fdc, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
gives a kiss to the boy and speaks to the bitter mother:
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 554. Linque metum lacrymasque, puer sanabitur iste, Linque metum lacrymasque, puer sanabitur iste,
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DDSS
‘Abandon fear and tears; this boy will be healed,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 555. Et tua tota domus mortis hac sorte carebit. Et tua tota domus mortis hac sorte carebit.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: d, pa: Vd, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
and your whole household will be clear of a deadly fate’.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 556. Cuius dicta salus puerique domusque secuta est. Cuius dicta salus puerique domusque secuta est.
SDDD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DDSD
The health of the boy and the household went according to his words.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 557. Dicere quid coner quae nullo edicere uersu Dicere quid coner quae nullo edicere uersu
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, sa: V, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
Why should I try to say what I am not up to expressing in any verse
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 558. Sufficiam? Quoties languorum tabe peresos Sufficiam? Quoties languorum tabe peresos
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pat: DDSS
—how often the one powerful in speech raised up limbs
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 559. Inualidosque potens iam uerbo erexerit artus, Inualidosque potens iam uerbo erexerit artus,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: pV, pa: pVc, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
consumed with the taint of illness and sick,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 560. Quotque focos febris sacra represserit unda, Quotque focos febris sacra represserit unda,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, pat: SDSS
or how many fires of fever he assuaged with holy water,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 561. Qualiter egestas fontano e gurgite lymphas Qualiter egestas fontano e gurgite lymphas
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DDSD
and how necessity made liquid drawn from a fountain stream
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 562. Fecerit in laetum uini transire saporem! Fecerit in laetum uini transire saporem!
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, sa: V, pa: pV, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
turn into the glad taste of wine,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 563. Spirituum quoties per deuia fugerit horror, Spirituum quoties per deuia fugerit horror,
DDSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: pf, pa: pVf, ma: Y, e: s, pat: DSDS
or how often the terror of spirits would flee through out off the way places,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 564. Cuthberti consueta minis se linquere fassus Cuthberti consueta minis se linquere fassus
SDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, sa: V, ca: mV, ta: V, pa: mV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSSD
acknowledging that because of Cuthbert’s threats it was abandoning its accustomed hearts
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 565. Pectora, et igniuomas barathri sub cogier umbras, Pectora, et igniuomas barathri sub cogier umbras,
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4f, fs: 3\3, sa: m, ca: m, ta: m, oa: m, ma: Y, pat: DSSD
and was driven to the fire-spewing shades of the abyss
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 566. Absentisque etiam poenis se plectier atris! Absentisque etiam poenis se plectier atris!
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: r, gl: abVAB, pat: DDDS
and be buffeted there by the dark punishments of the absent [saint]?
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 567. Virtutesque sacri numero quid prendere certem Virtutesque sacri numero quid prendere certem
SDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: c, ca: c, ta: c, pa: sc, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
Why should I strive to capture by a number the miracles of a saint
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 568. Tanta prophetalis quem gratia fulsit honoris Tanta prophetalis quem gratia fulsit honoris
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDDD
whom so great a grace of prophetic glory supports,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 569. Iam puroque poli qui peruolat aethera uisu? Iam puroque poli qui peruolat aethera uisu?
SDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: p, pat: DDSS
and who with sight so pure flies through the ether of the sky?
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 570. Pictorum interea premeret dum regna duello Pictorum interea premeret dum regna duello
SDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 1\2, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, pa: pV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
Meanwhile, as Ecgfrith was attacking the realm of the Picts in conflict,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 571. Ecgfridus, atroces misero iam fine furores Ecgfridus, atroces misero iam fine furores
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
the saint, vigilant in his mind foresaw that these
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 572. Cedere mente uigil satis prospexit; et ora Cedere mente uigil satis prospexit; et ora
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
dread furies of war would soon result in a wretched end and,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 573. Perfusus lacrymis, suspiria fundere crebra Perfusus lacrymis, suspiria fundere crebra
SDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m, fs: 4\2, pat: SSDS
drenching his face with tears, he redoubles frequent sighs,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 574. Ingeminat, nunc arua tremens nunc aethera cernens. Ingeminat, nunc arua tremens nunc aethera cernens.
DSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: p, pat: DSDD
now trembling at the earth, now gazing at the sky:
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 575. Forsan, ait, noster confecto miles agone Forsan, ait, noster coffecto miles agone
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: V, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
‘Perhaps’, he says, ‘our warrior, after his struggle is over,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 576. Sortitur Domino decretum iudice finem. Sortitur Domino decretum iudice finem.
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4f, fs: 1\2, sa: V, pa: Vd, ma: Y, pat: SSDD
is allotted a set end with the Lord as judge.’
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 577. Planius hunc rogitant euentum dicere pugnae, Planius hunc rogitant euentum dicere pugnae,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, sa: m, oa: m, ma: Y, pat: SSDS
They entreat him to describe more clearly the outcome of the battle;
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 578. Agnita qui dubia sic celat uoce pericla. Agnita qui dubia sic celat uoce pericla.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, oa: V, ma: Y, gl: abAB, pat: DSSD
he thus conceals recognized dangers with a doubtful voice:
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 579. Cernite, filioli, nouus ut stupor aera turbat Cernite, filioli, nouus ut stupor aera turbat
DDDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: mV, ta: V, pa: mV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: SSSS
‘See, my sons, that a novel wonder disturbs the upper air.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 580. Nam Domini secreta latent arcana, nec ullus Nam Domini secreta latent arcana, nec ullus
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: SDSS
For the mysterious secrets of the Lord lie hidden, nor is anyone
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 581. Sufficit Altithroni uestigia prendere Regis. Sufficit Altithroni uestigia prendere Regis.
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4f, fs: 1\2, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: SSSD
able to understand the traces of the high-throned King.’
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 582. Non multi fluxere dies, cum dira nefandam Non multi fluxere dies, cum dira nefandam
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: V, ta: V, pa: sV, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
Not many days passed when a dread report
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 583. Fama necem caneret plebis procerisque, sub illa Fama necem caneret plebis procerisque, sub illa
DDSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: sV, pa: sV, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
sang of the unspeakable death of the prince and his people having occurred
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 584. Confectam moerens qua uatis dixerat hora, Coffectam moerens qua uatis dixerat hora,
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, ta: c, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DDDD
at that very hour that the lamenting saint had spoken,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 585. Absentem cernens quam creuerat ante futuram, Absentem cernens quam creuerat ante futuram,
SSSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: t, pa: tV, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
seeing in absence what was to come as he had previously seen it,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 586. Rectoris cum uirgo rogans perquireret aeuum. Rectoris cum uirgo rogans perquireret aeuum.
SDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d?, fs: 4\2, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, pa: fVc, oa: V, ma: Y, e: s, pat: DSSS
when the inquiring virgin [Ælfflæd] was asking about the ruler’s life-span.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 587. Tunc uenit Hereberhtus, erat qui nexus amore Tunc uenit Hereberhtus, erat qui nexus amore
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: ct, pa: fct, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
Then Hereberht, who was bound to the saint by surpassing affection,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 588. Praecipuo uati, illiusque per auia celsa Praecipuo uati, illiusque per auia celsa
DSSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4f | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
and who, taught by his guidance, led a lofty life
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 589. Edoctus monitis uitam secretus agebat; Edoctus monitis uitam secretus agebat;
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, oa: c, ma: Y, gl: abBA, pat: DSSS
apart in the wilderness, came to Cuthbert desiring to be fortified
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 590. Sed cupiens solitis sacri firmarier orsis. Sed cupiens solitis sacri firmarier orsis.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4f | 4d, fs: 2\3, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, gl: abVAB, pat: DDDD
by the holy man’s customary speech.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 591. Qui dum sidereis uerbi deuota uicissim Qui dum sidereis uerbi deuota uicissim
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 1\2, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, pa: cV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: SSSD
While the two of them water their devout hearts in turn
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 592. Corda rigant dapibus, Cuthbertus talia iungit: Corda rigant dapibus, Cuthbertus talia iungit:
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m, fs: 3\3, sa: m, ca: m, ta: m, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
through the heavenly sustenance of the Word, Cuthbert adds the following:
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 593. Nunc decet hunc epulis et linguae ducere festis, Nunc decet hunc epulis et linguae ducere festis,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4f | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, ta: V, pa: pV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
‘It is fitting today, beloved brother, that we spend today in banquets and feasts
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 594. Frater amate, diem, semper quia pectore nexos Frater amate, diem, semper quia pectore nexos
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m, fs: 1\2, ca: s, pa: sc, ma: Y, pat: SSDS
of conversation, for the Creator of things has joined us together
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 595. Nos Genitor rerum facie coniunxit, et ante Nos Genitor rerum facie coniunxit, et ante
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m? | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: t, pa: tV, oa: V, ma: Y, e: s, pat: SSSS
in His presence who are always bound by the heart —,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 596. Visere nos tribuit lethi quam iure, resolui. Visere nos tribuit lethi quam iure, resolui.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4f, fs: 1\2, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: SSDD
and has granted us to see each other before being loosened by the law of death.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 597. Idcircoque poli callis nunc ore petendus. Idcircoque poli callis nunc ore petendus.
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DSDS
And for that reason we should now seek with our words the way to heaven,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 598. Toto nunc animo pulsanda est ianua uitae, Toto nunc animo pulsanda est ianua uitae,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m? | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: pc, pa: pVc, oa: cV, ma: Y, e: h, pat: DDDS
and should now knock on the door of Life with all our heart
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 599. Dum licet aethereis succendere mutua flammis Dum licet aethereis succendere mutua flammis
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: V, gl: aBAvb, pat: DSDD
while it is possible to spark each other’s spirit with heavenly flames,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 600. Pectora. Nam properans lethi me tempus adurget. Pectora. Nam properans lethi me tempus adurget.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m? | 3m | 4d?, fs: 3\2, ta: V, e: sm, gl: abvAB, pat: SSSS
for the hastening hour of death bears hard upon me’.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 601. Ille ubi percepit uenerandi dicta prophetae, Ille ubi percepit uenerandi dicta prophetae,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, sa: V, ca: cV, ta: V, pa: cV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
When he had understood the words of the venerable prophet,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 602. Corruit, obsecrat, moeret, lacrymatur, et infit: Corruit, obsecrat, moeret, lacrymatur, et infit:
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, ta: c, pa: cV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
he collapses, he implores, he grieves, he weeps and he says:
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 603. Me, rogo, ne linquas, charique memento sodalis, Me, rogo, ne linquas, charique memento sodalis,
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m, fs: 3\3, sa: f, ca: fV, ta: f, pa: fV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
‘Do not, I beseech, abandon me; remember your dear companion,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 604. Aurea ne rutili penetres cum limina regni, Aurea ne rutili penetres cum limina regni,
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: fr, pa: fr, ma: Y, gl: aAVbcB, pat: DDSD
so that when you cross the golden threshold of the radiant kingdom
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 605. Carnis ego tenear solus sub carcere clausus: Carnis ego tenear solus sub carcere clausus:
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4f, fs: 3\3, sa: r, ca: V, ta: V, pa: rV, ma: Y, pat: DDDD
I am not kept alone, enclosed in the prison of the flesh;
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 606. Dignius alta poli famulo comitatus adibis Dignius alta poli famulo comitatus adibis
DDDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: s, pat: SDDS
you will gladly approach the high realms of heaven more worthily
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 607. Regna libens; ideo supplex deposce Tonantem, Regna libens; ideo supplex deposce Tonantem,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, sa: f, ca: fc, ta: f, pa: fc, ma: Y, e: m, pat: DDSS
accompanied by your servant. Therefore in supplication ask the Thunderer
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 608. Vt parili terris premimur qui mortis in umbra, Vt parili terris premimur qui mortis in umbra,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: dc, pa: dc, oa: d, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
that we, who are burdened on earth by the same shadow of death,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 609. Aeternae pariter lucis migremus ad oras. Aeternae pariter lucis migremus ad oras.
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: p, ta: p, ma: Y, gl: aBvbA, pat: DSDS
may cross over together to the shores of eternal light.’
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 610. Incubuit precibus uatis, sociumque gementem Incubuit precibus uatis, sociumque gementem
DDSD

caesura pattern: 3m? | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: sV, pa: sVm, oa: V, ma: Y, e: h, pat: DDDS
The saint fell to prayers; and he entreats his grieving friend
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 611. Exorat siccare genas, deponere fletus, Exorat siccare genas, deponere fletus,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 1\2, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
to dry his cheeks and put away weeping,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 612. Se precis auditu, Domino miserante, potitum Se precis auditu, Domino miserante, potitum
DSDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, pat: SDSD
since he knew that his prayer had been heard through the mercy of the Lord.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 613. Quid morer? unius ambo sub lance diei Quid morer? unius ambo sub lance diei
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, sa: V, ca: f, ta: f, pa: fV, oa: f, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
Why should I delay? Both of them departed from the world
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 614. Decedunt mundo, Dominique feruntur ad aulam. Decedunt mundo, Dominique feruntur ad aulam.
SSDD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: m, pa: md, ma: Y, gl: abVAB, pat: SDSD
in the space of a single day and are borne to the hall of the Lord.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 615. Longo sed torrens Hereberthus membra camino, Longo sed torrens Hereberthus membra camino,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, gl: VabBA, pat: DSSD
But Hereberht, his feverish limbs burnt by a slow furnace
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 616. Ignea decoctum tandem super aethera flatum Ignea decoctum tandem super aethera flatum
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, pa: cV, oa: V, ma: Y, e: m, pat: DSSD
finally sent forth his breath above the ether:
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 617. Emisit, credo flammis ut mundior illis Emisit, credo flammis ut mundior illis
SSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: cV, pa: cV, oa: V, ma: Y, gl: aVABb, pat: DDSD
I suspect that, being made more pure by those flames,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 618. Aequaret socium, iuncto qui sidera passu Aequaret socium, iuncto qui sidera passu
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: f, pat: SSDS
he matched his companion. They who, ascending to heaven in conjoined step,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 619. Scandentes, iuncta mercede fruuntur in aeuum. Scandentes, iuncta mercede fruuntur in aeuum.
SSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: s, pat: DDSS
enjoy a conjoined reward for all time.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 620. Sederat ad mensas, epulis sed pastus Olympi, Sederat ad mensas, epulis sed pastus Olympi,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 5\2, pat: DDDD
The saint was sitting down to eat, but, fed on the feasts of Olympus,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 621. Vatis ab humanis subito secernitur escis, Vatis ab humanis subito secernitur escis,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ta: V, e: s, pat: DSDS
was suddenly separated from human food;
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 622. Concutit ossa pauor, tremefactaque dextera cultrum Concutit ossa pauor, tremefactaque dextera cultrum
DDDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4f, fs: 3\3, ca: cd, pa: cd, ma: Y, pat: DSSD
fear shakes his bones, and his trembling right hand drops the knife,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 623. Linquit, et attonito uibratur corde timore. Linquit, et attonito uibratur corde timore.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: p, gl: CcVabBA, pat: DSDD
and he shuddered in his heart with thunderstruck fear.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 624. Aelfleda perquirit quae forte assederat illi, Aelfleda perquirit quae forte assederat illi,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pat: SDSD
Ælfflæd, who had sat next to him by chance, enquired
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 625. Forte recens ueniat tanti quo causa tremoris. Forte recens ueniat tanti quo causa tremoris.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, ta: c, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
where the cause of such great trembling came from by chance.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 626. Venerat angelicus, respondit, ab aethere coetus, Venerat angelicus, respondit, ab aethere coetus,
DDSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4f, fs: 4\2, ca: p, ta: f, pa: pf, oa: p, ma: Y, pat: DSSD
He replied: ‘An angelic host had come from the sky,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 627. Deque tuis secum praelecto milite castris Deque tuis secum praelecto milite castris
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 5\2, ca: s, pa: ps, ma: Y, pat: SSSD
and having chosen a warrior from your forces
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 628. Aurea dulcisonis remeabat ad astra triumphis. Aurea dulcisonis remeabat ad astra triumphis.
DDDD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: V, ca: cV, ta: V, pa: cV, oa: V, ma: Y, gl: cVadBbA, pat: DDSS
was returning back to the golden stars in sweet-sounding triumph.’
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 629. Inquirit nomen. Cras mystica, dixit, ad altar Inquirit nomen. Cras mystica, dixit, ad altar
SSSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: f, e: s, gl: vaVbBA, pat: DDSD
She asks for a name. ‘Tomorrow’, he said, ‘when I shall be offering
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 630. Obtulero cum sacra mihi, nomenque modusque Obtulero cum sacra mihi, nomenque modusque
DSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, sa: s, ca: s, ta: s, pa: sV, ma: Y, pat: SDDS
the scared mysteries at the altar, his name and the manner
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 631. Quo petit astra, tuis pandetur in ordine dictis. Quo petit astra, tuis pandetur in ordine dictis.
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: sV, ta: sV, pa: sV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
in which he sought the stars will be revealed to me in the sequence of your words.’
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 632. Quo misso festina suos cursore per omnes Quo misso festina suos cursore per omnes
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: p, ta: c, pa: pc, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
Having speedily sent a messenger to all her people,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 633. Iam tandem mane ediscit, uatique sacrandis Iam tandem mane ediscit, uatique sacrandis
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4f, fs: 4\2, ca: p, ta: c, pa: pc, ma: Y, pat: DSSD
she then learned at last the truth the next day and told it to the saint
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 634. Intento uotis precibusque, renarrat ad aras, Intento uotis precibusque, renarrat ad aras,
SSDD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: l, pa: pls, oa: l, ma: Y, pat: DSSD
as he was occupied with sacred vows and prayers at the altar:
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 635. Frondiferi quemdam nemoris dum scanderet alta, Frondiferi quemdam nemoris dum scanderet alta,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: mV, ta: V, pa: hmV, oa: h, ma: Y, gl: abcVBA, pat: DDSS
that while a man was climbing to the heights of a leafy grove
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 636. Caederet ut pecori arboreo de pabula cono, Caederet ut pecori arboreo de pabula cono,
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d?, fs: 1\2, sa: V, ca: sV, ta: V, pa: sV, oa: s, ma: Y, e: s, pat: DSDS
so that he could cut some fodder for his flock from the tree-top,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 637. Deciduum membris animam posuisse solutis, Deciduum membris animam posuisse solutis,
DSDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: fV, ta: V, pa: fV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSSD
he had fallen down, and gave up his soul after his limbs were loosened,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 638. Illoque humanis ablatum in tempore rebus, Illoque humanis ablatum in tempore rebus,
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, sa: V, ta: V, pa: sV, ma: Y, pat: DDDD
and was taken from human concerns at that the very time
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 639. Quo sacer aetherias raptum cernebat ad auras. Quo sacer aetherias raptum cernebat ad auras.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: pc, ta: c, pa: pc, oa: p, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
on which the saint saw him taken up into the ethereal air.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 640. Ecclesiam gemino qui postquam sedulus anno Ecclesiam gemino qui postquam sedulus anno
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: sV, pa: sV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
After he had diligently ruled the church for two years
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 641. Pontificis de iure regit, uerbique fluentis Pontificis de iure regit, uerbique fluentis
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, sa: f, pa: fc, ma: Y, gl: aAvbB, pat: DSSS
with the authority of a bishop, and had watered the living fields
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 642. Viuida prata rigat, tanti uenerandus honoris Viuida prata rigat, tanti uenerandus honoris
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: tV, pat: SSDS
with the streams of the Word, the venerable man of such great distinction
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 643. Linquere perstat onus, eremique reclusus arena Linquere perstat onus, eremique reclusus arena
DDDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, pa: cV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: SSSD
resolves to abandon his burden and, as a recluse in the desert of his hermitage,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 644. Malebat Satanae tetricis pulsarier armis, Malebat Satanae tetricis pulsarier armis,
SDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 1\4, ca: V, pa: cV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
he preferred rather to be assailed by the grim weapons of Satan
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 645. Quam imperiti uacuos uulgi captare fauores. Quam imperiti uacuos uulgi captare fauores.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: c, ta: c, ma: Y, gl: aVbAvB, pat: DDSS
than to receive the empty favours of the ignorant crowd,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 646. Desidiam generat quia laus blandita clientum, Desidiam generat quia laus blandita clientum,
DDDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DSSS
since the flattering praise of retainers produces indolence,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 647. Perpetuis ac lucta beat perfecta coronis, Perpetuis ac lucta beat perfecta coronis,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: V, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSSD
but the struggle in blessed in the winning of perpetual crowns
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 648. Maxime praesagio admonitus cum spiritus orsis Maxime praesagio ammonitus cum spiritus orsis
DDDS

sa: 2\3, ta: c, oa: pVc, ha: Y
especially because, prompted by the pronouncements of his prophetic spirit
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 649. Mortis adesse sibi gauderet tempus, et almam Mortis adesse sibi gauderet tempus, et almam
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4f, fs: 3\3, ca: f, pat: SSDD
he rejoiced that the time of his death was at hand,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 650. Secretus cuperet mentem renouare, priusquam Secretus cuperet mentem renouare, priusquam
SDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, oa: V, gl: abVAB, pat: DSDS
and he desired to renew his spirit apart
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 651. Fluctiuagis saecli curis defessus obiret. Fluctiuagis saecli curis defessus obiret.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d?, fs: 2\3, sa: f, pa: fV, oa: f, ma: Y, e: h, pat: DSSS
before he went off, exhausted, from the wave-tossed cares of the world.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 652. Quem dilecta sacris mox reddidit insula muris, Quem dilecta sacris mox reddidit insula muris,
SDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: V, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDDD
The beloved island receives him [Cuthbert] inside its sacred walls.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 653. Tangitur ingenti sensim pia membra dolore: Tangitur ingenti sensim pia membra dolore:
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: tV, pa: tV, oa: V, ma: Y, gl: CAVbBa, pat: DDSS
He is gradually afflicted in his holy limbs by an inborn illness,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 654. Inque dies instans cum incresceret ossibus ardor, Inque dies instans cum incresceret ossibus ardor,
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m? | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, e: s, pat: DSSD
and while daily the insistent fever was growing in his bones,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 655. Dulcibus egreditur castris, sociamque cateruam, Dulcibus egreditur castris, sociamque cateruam,
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4f?, fs: 4\3, pa: pc, e: s, pat: SDSD
he leaves his sweet stronghold and the company of retainers
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 656. Quae fesso gaudebat ouans seruire parenti, Quae fesso gaudebat ouans seruire parenti,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, sa: m, pa: ml, ma: Y, gl: abABV, pat: SDDS
who happily rejoiced to attend on their exhausted father.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 657. Blandiloquis studuit creber firmare suadelis: Blandiloquis studuit creber firmare suadelis:
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, sa: V, ca: p, pa: pVc, oa: V, ma: Y, gl: AbVBa, pat: DDSS
He took care constantly to strengthen them with gentle guidance:
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 658. Discite, filioli, fragilis retinacula saecli Discite, filioli, fragilis retinacula saecli
DDDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, ta: c, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: SSSS
‘Learn, my sons, to break the bonds of the frail world
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 659. Rumpere, et aeternas animo iam condere gazas. Rumpere, et aeternas animo iam condere gazas.
DSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: fV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
and to store up eternal treasures in your hearts.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 660. In dubio pendet contemptus honorque caducus In dubio pendet contemptus honorque caducus
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: s, pa: sc, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
Contempt and failing glory hang by a doubtful thread,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 661. Stamine, quo discunt meritis pia pectora iustis Stamine, quo discunt meritis pia pectora iustis
DSDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: c, pa: cV, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
by which pious hearts learn through just deserts
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 662. Haudquaquam uolucri sub tempore quaerere laudem, Haudquaquam uolucri sub tempore quaerere laudem,
SDSD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, ta: f, pa: fV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
in no way in this fleeting time to seek praise
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 663. Quo nemo latebras clausi uel noscere cordis Quo nemo latebras clausi uel noscere cordis
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: n, pat: SDDS
through which no-one can either learn about the recesses of a sheltered heart,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 664. Praeualet, inuentis uel digna rependere gestis; Praeualet, inuentis uel digna rependere gestis;
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: t, oa: t, ma: Y, pat: SDDS
or render what is appropriate for deeds discovered;
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 665. Puro sed uisu portam speculantia regni Puro sed uisu portam speculantia regni
SSSD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, oa: V, pat: DDDS
rather looks with pure vision towards the gate of the realm,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 666. Quod dabit aetheriae dignis Rex inclytus aulae, Quod dabit aetheriae dignis Rex inclytus aulae,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: f, pa: pVf, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
which the renowned King of the aethereal hall will grant to the worthy:
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 667. Condere oliuiferis malunt sua lumina uasis. Condere oliuiferis malunt sua lumina uasis.
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, sa: V, e: s, pat: DDSS
for they prefer to store up their lamps in oil-bearing vessels.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 668. En me sidereas animo spirasse supino En me sidereas animo spirasse supino
SDDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pa: cd, oa: c, ma: Y, gl: abVAB, pat: DSSS
Look, you are now amazed that in my feeble mind I aspire to riches in the stars,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 669. Iam stupuistis opes, sed pectoris abdita soli Iam stupuistis opes, sed pectoris abdita soli
DDSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pat: DSDD
but the hidden confinements of the heart
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 670. Claustra patent Domino, carnis quae pondere rupto Claustra patent Domino, carnis quae pondere rupto
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, gl: abVAB, pat: DSDS
lie open to the Lord alone, which, when the burden of the flesh is removed,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 671. Incipient certis iam credo patescere signis. Incipient certis iam credo patescere signis.
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ta: f, pat: DDSD
they will begin, I now believe, to be revealed by certain signs.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 672. Sed, precor, insistens pulsat quia limina lethum, Sed, precor, insistens pulsat quia limina lethum,
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: SDSD
But, I pray, since insistent death is knocking at the threshold,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 673. Hos ut in his tumulo mandetis moenibus artus: Hos ut in his tumulo mandetis moenibus artus:
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DSDS
entrust these limbs to the tomb within these walls;
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 674. Spero licet flabris gelidisue absumar in undis, Spero licet flabris gelidisue absumar in undis,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, sa: p, ca: pc, ta: p, pa: pc, oa: p, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
I hope, though I may be destroyed by winds and chilly waves,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 675. Obuius in puncto Christo ueniente resurgam. Obuius in puncto Christo ueniente resurgam.
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 5\2, sa: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDDD
that I may rise up to meet Christ arriving in that instant’.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 676. Talia dum senior socias iteraret in aures, Talia dum senior socias iteraret in aures,
DDDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 5\2, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
As the old man was repeating these things in the ears of his companions,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 677. Praecipit ad tempus remeant. Qui caerula puppi Praecipit ad tempus remeant. Qui caerula puppi
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: mV, ta: m, pa: mV, oa: mV, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
he told them to return in time; and they overcame the waves
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 678. Exsuperant, fratrumque trahentes agmina secum. Exsuperant, fratrumque trahentes agmina secum.
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: cV, pat: DSSS
in their boat, taking hosts of brothers with them.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 679. Quinque dies postquam clausi feruentibus undis Quinque dies postquam clausi feruentibus undis
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: t, ta: t, pat: DDDD
After they were delayed for five days, held back by raging waves,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 680. Tardarant, tandem redeunt, ac supplice fletu Tardarant, tandem redeunt, ac supplice fletu
SDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pa: sc, oa: s, ma: Y, gl: abVAB, pat: DSSS
they return at last, and ask with suppliant tears
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 681. Impetrant chari secum genitoris ut artus Impetrant chari secum genitoris ut artus
SSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: s, pa: sf, oa: s, ma: Y, e: h, pat: SSSD
whether it would now be allowed to take the limbs of their dear father
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 682. Condere iam liceat. Vatis quibus haec superaddit: Condere iam liceat. Vatis quibus haec superaddit:
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: fl, pa: fl, oa: f, ma: Y, gl: abVAB, pat: SSDS
with them. The saint said further to them:
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 683. Qui cupit altithronum uictor conscendere regnum Qui cupit altithronum uictor conscendere regnum
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ta: s, pat: DDSS
‘Whoever desires victoriously to ascend to the high-throned kingdom
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 684. Turpiter infecto deuitet cedere bello, Turpiter infecto deuitet cedere bello,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: sV, ta: V, pa: sVc, oa: V, ma: Y, e: h, pat: DDSS
should avoid falling foully in an unfinished battle
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 685. Et magis extremi neui superatus agonis, Et magis extremi neui superatus agonis,
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 1\2, pat: SSSD
and, overcome by the force of the final attack,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 686. Iam prope perceptis fraudetur ab hoste coronis; Iam prope perceptis fraudetur ab hoste coronis;
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: cf, pa: cf, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
not be cheated out of the crowns he has already almost attained by the Enemy
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 687. Qui longo nitens uacuare labore fideles, Qui longo nitens uacuare labore fideles,
SSDD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: m, oa: m, ma: Y, gl: aVbBA, pat: DSSS
who, striving through long labour to frustrate the faithful,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 688. Vltima iam maiore quatit sub tempora pulsu. Vltima iam maiore quatit sub tempora pulsu.
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: hm, pa: hmV, oa: h, ma: Y, pat: SDDD
disturbs them with a greater assault in their final hours.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 689. Denique me crebris primaeuo a flore nefandus Denique me crebris primaeuo a flore nefandus
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: s, ta: s, ma: Y, pat: DSSD
Accordingly, the Wicked One used to assail me with frequent ambushes
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 690. Insidiis agitabat, et haec modo quinque dierum Insidiis agitabat, et haec modo quinque dierum
DDDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: SDDS
from the flowering of my early childhood, and now this five-day
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 691. Pugna dolos superat transacti temporis omnes. Pugna dolos superat transacti temporis omnes.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: cV, ta: V, pa: cV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: SDDS
has surpassed all the guile of that past time.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 692. Sed facile infandi, Christo duce, tela repressi, Sed facile infandi, Christo duce, tela repressi,
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: lsd, pa: lsd, ma: Y, pat: SSDS
But with Christ as my leader I easily repelled the darts of the Wicked One,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 693. Cum nec parua cibi potusue alimenta darentur, Cum nec parua cibi potusue alimenta darentur,
SDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4f | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, pat: DSDD
since even tiny nourishment of food and drink should not be given
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 694. Tabenti licet ista loco nec membra mouerem. Tabenti licet ista loco nec membra mouerem.
SDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 1\2, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, e: h, pat: DDSD
to an ailing man, although I could not even move these limbs from this place.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 695. Vos quoque celsa, precor, seruetis iura perennes, Vos quoque celsa, precor, seruetis iura perennes,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m? | 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, e: m, pat: DSSS
I ask you too to keep lofty commands for ever,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 696. Coelestis Patrum uobis quae regula cauit, Caelestis Patrum uobis quae regula cauit,
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pat: DDSS
which the celestial rule of the fathers enjoins for you,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 697. Ipse uel exiguis fueram quae promere dictis, Ipse uel exiguis fueram quae promere dictis,
DDDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
or which I myself used to set forth in scanty words
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 698. Dum sata quae proceres summi seruere rigarem. Dum sata quae proceres summi seruere rigarem.
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: f, pat: DDDS
when I was watering the crops which the highest nobles sowed.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 699. Quamlibet et rapidis assurgat turbo procellis, Quamlibet et rapidis assurgat turbo procellis,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: s, pat: DDDD
Even though a tempest should rise up with raging storms,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 700. Omnia ferte fide, regni ui quaeritur aula. Omnia ferte fide, regni ui quaeritur aula.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: pg, pa: pVg, oa: g, ma: Y, gl: AabvCB, pat: DDSS
bear everything with faith: the hall of the kingdom is sought for with effort.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 701. Fundatique petra grauibus ne cedite nimbis: Fundatique petra grauibus ne cedite nimbis:
SDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
You are “built on stone”: do not yield to heavy storm-clouds;
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 702. Torrentum furias, Aquilones temnite saeuos, Torrentum furias, Aquilones temnite saeuos,
SDDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: fV, ta: V, pa: fV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
scorn frenzied torrents and the savage north wind.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 703. Vltima iamque Patris maneat sententia cordi. Vltima iamque Patris maneat sententia cordi.
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, sa: V, ca: tV, ta: V, pa: stV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
Let your father’s last words still remain in your hearts.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 704. Expedit istius patriae uos linquere fines, Expedit istius patriae uos linquere fines,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: p, oa: p, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
It is more suitable for you to abandon the borders of this homeland
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 705. Limite quam trepidos mentem deflectere ab illo, Limite quam trepidos mentem deflectere ab illo,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d?, fs: 1\2, sa: V, ca: sV, ta: V, pa: sV, oa: s, ma: Y, e: ss, pat: DDSS
than timidly to turn your minds back from that boundary
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 706. Quem sacra diuinis depinxit littera chartis. Quem sacra diuinis depinxit littera chartis.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: sp, pa: sp, ma: Y, pat: SSSD
which Holy Scripture has depicted in its divine pages.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 707. Nec quia multorum cineres locus iste sepultet, Nec quia multorum cineres locus iste sepultet,
DSDD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, pa: lV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSSD
Nor because that place buries the ashes of many
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 708. Aurea flagranti peterent qui sidera cursu, Aurea flagranti peterent qui sidera cursu,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: f, pa: pf, ma: Y, gl: AaCbBd, pat: DDSD
who sought the golden stars on a flaming course
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 709. Vos fauor aut uacuae tentet uaga gloria laudis. Vos fauor aut uacuae tentet uaga gloria laudis.
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4f, fs: 4\2, pat: SDSD
should approval or the fleeting glory of empty praise tempt you;
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 710. Illi nam meritis gaudent super astra coronis. Illi nam meritis gaudent super astra coronis.
SDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pat: DSDS
for they rejoice beyond the stars with merited crowns.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 711. Haud aliter nostris stadio nos currere plantis Haud aliter nostris stadio nos currere plantis
DSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4f, fs: 1\2, ca: sV, ta: s, pa: sV, ma: Y, pat: DSSD
In the same way it is appropriate for us to run in the race-course
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 712. Conuenit, et propriis brauium comprendere palmis. Conuenit, et propriis brauium comprendere palmis.
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: t, pa: tV, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
on our own feet, and to take the prize with our own hands.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 713. Nec loca propter homo merito uenerabilis exstat, Nec loca propter homo merito uenerabilis exstat,
DDDD

caesura pattern: sĕd hṓstis | 2f | 3m | 4d, sa: 1\2, oa: tp
Nor does a man stand rightly venerable because of the place where he is,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 714. Sed locus ob homines exstat uenerabilis almus. Sed locus ob homines exstat uenerabilis almus.
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DDSD
but a place stands venerable because of its holy men.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 715. Meque meae rogito nunc indite moenibus urbis, Meque meae rogito nunc indite moenibus urbis,
DDSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 1\2, ca: pVl, ta: lV, pa: pVl, oa: lV, ma: Y, e: h, pat: DSDS
I entreat you now: commit me within the walls of my own dwelling,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 716. Instat enim tempus carnis quod debita soluam, Instat enim tempus carnis quod debita soluam,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m, fs: 6\2, ca: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
for the time is at hand when I shall discharge the debts of the flesh.’
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 717. Talibus attoniti lacrymant rogitantque gementes, Talibus attoniti lacrymant rogitantque gementes,
DDDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: fs, pa: fs, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
Stunned by such things they weep and, lamenting, they implore him and
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 718. Saucia secretis condat ne membra latebris: Saucia secretis condat ne membra latebris:
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, ca: V, pa: pV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSSD
not to hide his afflicted body in remote recesses,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 719. Sed lethi et uitae confinia summa tenentem Sed lethi et uitae coffinia summa tenentem
SSSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4f | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, pat: SSSD
but rather to relieve the fever keeping him at the last limits of life
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 720. Fraterno coram releuet solamine flammam. Fraterno coram releuet solamine flammam.
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m? | 4m, fs: 5\2, ca: m, ta: V, pa: mV, oa: V, ma: Y, e: hm, pat: DSSD
in the presence of brotherly consolation
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 721. Vel sacra suscipiat saltem sub tecta ministrum, Vel sacra suscipiat saltem sub tecta ministrum,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: d, gl: AavCbBV, pat: DDDD
or at least to take in an attendant under his sacred roof
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 722. Qui obsequio fragiles procuret sedulus artus. Qui obsequio fragiles procuret sedulus artus.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 1\1, ca: ns, ta: s, pa: ns, oa: ns, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
who would thoroughly provide care to his frail limbs.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 723. His motus uertit dum lumina blanda per omnes, His motus uertit dum lumina blanda per omnes,
SSSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4f | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: V, pa: fV, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
Moved by this he casts his eyes gently over them all,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 724. Aspiciens fratrem longa cui clade grauato Aspiciens fratrem longa cui clade grauato
DSSS

sa: 3\2, ca: m, ma: m, ha: Y
and sees a monk [Walhstod] exhausted by a lengthy illness
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 725. Tabida marcebant exhausto uiscere membra: Tabida marcebant exhausto uiscere membra:
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: SDDS
whose limbs were weakened with exhausted bowels.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 726. Hic, si uultis, ait, subeat mea tecta, mihique Hic, si uultis, ait, subeat mea tecta, mihique
SDDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m, fs: 5\3, pa: hV, oa: h, ma: Y, e: s, pat: SDSS
‘Let this man, if you wish’, he said, ‘come under my roof and offer
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 727. Labe sub hac fesso solamina praestet amoris. Labe sub hac fesso solamina praestet amoris.
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: V, pat: DSSD
the consolation of love to me, who am exhausted by wasting.’
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 728. Qui uatem comitatus adit mox limina sacra Qui uatem comitatus adit mox limina sacra
SDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DSDS
When he accompanied the saint, soon crossing the sacred threshold,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 729. Occurrens, inopina salus complectitur aegrum, Occurrens, inopina salus complectitur aegrum,
SDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4f, fs: 3\3, ca: V, oa: V, ma: Y, e: m, pat: DDSD
health quickly embraced his sick breast unawares,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 730. Depulso languore sinus, dignumque salutis Depulso languore sinus, dignumque salutis
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 1\2, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, pa: lV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSSD
after the weakness ha been driven out; and it is proper
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 731. Cedere non ausos penetrare sub edita morbos. Cedere non ausos penetrare sub edita morbos.
DSDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: SDSS
that diseases yield to health and not dare to enter in.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 732. Nec mora sospes abit qui intrauerat aeger, et illic Nec mora sospes abit qui intrauerat aeger, et illic
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4f, fs: 3\3, ca: fd, ta: s, pa: dfs, oa: d, ma: Y, pat: SDDD
Without delay the one who had entered sick departs healthy ,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 733. Presbyterum immittit digne Cuthbertus, ut illo Presbyterum immittit digne Cuthbertus, ut illo
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4f | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: sV, ta: sV, pa: sV, oa: V, ma: Y, gl: abVBA, pat: DDDD
and he sends in a priest there so that Cuthbert might worthily seek the stars
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 734. Sidera teste petat, quo uitam teste regebat. Sidera teste petat, quo uitam teste regebat.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d?, fs: 3\3, e: s, pat: DDSS
with that witness [the viaticum], the witness with which he had regulated his life.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 735. Iamque soporata torpebant omnia nocte, Iamque soporata torpebant omnia nocte,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ta: s, pat: DDDD
Now all things grew numb during the sleepy night ,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 736. Excubiis uigiles premeret dum Farne tenebras, Excubiis uigiles premeret dum Farne tenebras,
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: V, pa: cV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
while those on Farne kept back the wakeful shadows with vigils;
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 737. Quaque preces resonant modulis, fremit insula psalmis; Quaque preces resonant modulis, fremit insula psalmis;
DDDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, pat: DDDS
where prayers resound with rhythms; the island rumbles with psalms.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 738. Vatis et ipse suae praegustans gaudia palmae, Vatis et ipse suae praegustans gaudia palmae,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, pa: lV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: SSDD
The saint himself, tasting beforehand the joys of his victory,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 739. Aethereis expandit ouans sub laudibus umbras. Aethereis expandit ouans sub laudibus umbras.
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, sa: pV, ca: V, ta: V, pa: cVsp, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSDD
gladly measures out the shadows in ethereal praise.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 740. Ast ubi flammicomos ardescens lucifer ortus Ast ubi flammicomos ardescens lucifer ortus
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d?, fs: 3\3, ca: r, pa: rc, ma: Y, e: h, pat: DDDS
But when the burning morning star brought the flame-haired sunrise
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 741. Attulit, ecce sacer residens antistes ad altar Attulit, ecce sacer residens antistes ad altar
DDDS

fs: 3\2, pa: ct, pat: DSSS
behold, the holy bishop, remaining at the altar, tastes the cup of life
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 742. Pocula degustat uitae, Christique supinum Pocula degustat uitae, Christique supinum
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: rVs, gl: aVBbA, pat: DSDD
and fortifies his upward journey with the blood of Christ,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 743. Sanguine munit iter, uultusque ad sidera et almas Sanguine munit iter, uultusque ad sidera et almas
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: d, pat: SDDS
and joyfully raised up his face and kindly hands
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 744. Sustollit gaudens palmas, animamque supernis Sustollit gaudens palmas, animamque supernis
SSSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: cf, pa: cf, ma: Y, gl: abVAB, pat: DDSS
to the stars, and committed his soul, still occupied
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 745. Laudibus intentam laetantibus indidit astris. Laudibus intentam laetantibus indidit astris.
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m, fs: 4\2, sa: m, gl: abVBA, pat: SSDS
in heavenly praise, to the gladdening stars.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 746. Presbyter egrediens uatis pia funera moestis Presbyter egrediens uatis pia funera moestis
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: V, pa: cV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
The priest went out and declared the saint’s holy death
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 747. Depromit sociis, tum forte canentibus hymnum Depromit sociis, tum forte canentibus hymnum
SDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DSSS
to his sad companions, who were then by chance chanting this psalm
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 748. Hunc querula sub laude: Deus nos alme repellens Hunc querula sub laude: Deus nos alme repellens
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: ps, pa: ps, ma: Y, gl: abVAB, pat: DDSS
of grieving praise: ‘Holy God, You destroy us driving us away in Your anger
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 749. Destruis iratus, saluasque misertus ab hoste, Destruis iratus, saluasque misertus ab hoste,
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d?, fs: 4\2, e: h, gl: aBbAC, pat: DSSS
and in Your mercy you deliver us from our enemy;
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 750. Arua moues, turbasque potens, et territa sanas Arua moues, turbasque potens, et territa sanas
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, e: m, pat: SDSS
in Your might You move fields and hordes, and you heal those in terror.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 751. Propinasque tuis praetristia musta; sed hostis Propinasque tuis praetristia musta; sed hostis
SDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: ps, pa: ps, oa: s, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
You pour out very bitter must to Your own, but with You as leader the enemy’s
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 752. Te duce bella ruunt, tu noxia comprimis arma, Te duce bella ruunt, tu noxia comprimis arma,
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: fc, pa: fc, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
wars collapse; You restrain hostile weapons,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 753. Libera ut electi potiantur luce per aeuum. Libera ut electi potiantur luce per aeuum.
DSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, gl: abVAB, pat: DDDS
so that the chosen may attain the light of freedom forever.’
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 754. Indice tum flamma Lindisfarnensibus illam Indice tum flamma Lindisfarnensibus illam
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, pa: sVc, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
Then, using a torch as a beacon they reveal to those at Lindisfarne
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 755. Qua uigil e speculis pernox seruauerat horam, Qua uigil e speculis pernox seruauerat horam,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: m, pa: pm, ma: Y, pat: SDDD
that the saint had entered the aethereal realms
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 756. Aetherias pandunt uatem penetrasse sub auras. Aetherias pandunt uatem penetrasse sub auras.
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 5\2, sa: V, ca: m, pa: mV, oa: V, ma: Y, gl: VaBbA, pat: SDSD
at that time when he was keeping his nightly vigil from his vantage-point.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 757. Qui iam nocturnae tum forte sub ordine laudis Qui iam nocturnae tum forte sub ordine laudis
SSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: r, pat: SSSS
They too, were then by chance at the sequence of nocturnal praise,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 758. Ipsi etiam mirum eiusdem modulamine psalmi Ipsi etiam mirum eiusdem modulamine psalmi
DSSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
were themselves, miraculously enough, chanting the melody of the same psalm
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 759. Verbera moesta sequi Domini pia dona canebant. Verbera moesta sequi Domini pia dona canebant.
DDDD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, gl: abvAB, pat: DDDS
that sad blows follow the Lord’s holy gifts.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 760. Nec suspecta diu tardant praesagia, nam mox Nec suspecta diu tardant praesagia, nam mox
SDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d?, fs: 3\2, ca: f, pa: fV, oa: f, ma: Y, e: s, pat: DDDS
Nor were these wary forewarnings delayed for long: for as soon as
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 761. Vatis honorifico mandantur ut alma sepulcro Vatis honorifico mandantur ut alma sepulcro
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: cs, pa: cs, oa: s, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
the holy limbs of the saint were committed to an honourable tomb,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 762. Altaris dextro sub condita marmore membra; Altaris dextro sub condita marmore membra;
SSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: cV, pa: sVc, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
consigned beneath marble at the right of the altar,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 763. Insistens Aquilo, niueis confisus in armis, Insistens Aquilo, niueis coffisus in armis,
SDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: mV, pa: mV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: SDDS
the insistent north wind, relying on its snowy weapons,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 764. Hinc atque hinc adeo Lindisfarnaea perosis Hinc atque hinc adeo Lindisfarnaea perosis
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, pat: SSSD
shook the buildings on Lindisfarne on all sides
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 765. Tecta quatit flabris, ut nobilis illa parentum Tecta quatit flabris, ut nobilis illa parentum
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: V, pa: fV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: SDSD
with hateful blasts so that that noble family of our kinsmen
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 766. Progenies fesso titubaret stamine rerum. Progenies fesso titubaret stamine rerum.
DSDS

caesura pattern: ā́ssīstī́t | uīuḗnsquĕ | sŏlḗbăt ŭt ā́nte | 3m | 4f, sa: 1\2, ca: V, ta: sV, pa: V, oa: sV, ma: V, ha: Y
would falter by a well-worn thread of events,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 767. Cedere iamque loco quam extrema subire pericli Cedere iamque loco quam extrema subire pericli
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\2, ca: s, pa: sm, oa: s, ma: Y, pat: SSDD
and that they rather would choose to leave the place than to undergo
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 768. Eligeret; nec iam longum manet ira, sed almam Eligeret; nec iam longum manet ira, sed almam
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, ca: V, pa: fV, oa: V, ma: Y, gl: VaBbA, pat: DSSS
extremes of danger. Nor did that wrath remain long, and after the disturbance
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 769. Eadberchtus renouat sedato turbine pacem, Eadberchtus renouat sedato turbine pacem,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: fc, ta: c, pa: fc, ma: Y, pat: SSDS
died down, Eadberht restored holy peace
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 770. Dispersosque sacrum reuocat sub ouile bidentes: Dispersosque sacrum reuocat sub ouile bidentes:
SDDD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, sa: f, ca: V, pa: fV, oa: f, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
and summoned back the scattered sheep to the sacred sheepfold.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 771. Praescius et lyrico resonabat ut ordine psalmus, Praescius et lyrico resonabat ut ordine psalmus,
DDDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, pa: pVc, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
Just as the prescient psalm resounded in lyric sequence,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 772. Pontificale decus plebisque instaurat honorem. Pontificale decus plebisque instaurat honorem.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: r, pat: DSDD
he restores the episcopal glory and the honour of the community.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 773. Conspicuique sacer solio Patris inditus haeres, Conspicuique sacer solio Patris inditus haeres,
DDDD

fs: 4\3, ca: s, pa: ps, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
The sacred heir who was placed on the throne of the splendid father
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 774. Vndecimi postquam cursum transcenderat anni, Vndecimi postquam cursum transcenderat anni,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, sa: c, ca: c, ta: c, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
after he had passed the course of the eleventh year,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 775. Complacuit cineres tumuli de sede beati Complacuit cineres tumuli de sede beati
DDDS

fs: 4\3, ca: tpf, pa: tpf, oa: t, ma: Y, pat: DSSD
was pleased to remove the saint’s remains from in the seat of the holy tomb
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 776. Elatos coram gremio leuis inderet arte. Elatos coram gremio leuis inderet arte.
SSDD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, sa: c, ca: V, ta: V, pa: cV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
in order to place them in the bosom of a delicate casket.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 777. Sed canit ut psalmus, quia mors pretiosa piorum Sed canit ut psalmus, quia mors pretiosa piorum
DSDD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
But, as the psalm says, because the precious death of the holy
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 778. Ante Deum, retinet calicem qui haurire salutis Ante Deum, retinet calicem qui haurire salutis
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: SSSD
shines forth before God, those who are protected by the name of the lofty King
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 779. Contrepidant celsi tutati nomine Regis. Contrepidant celsi tutati nomine Regis.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: r, gl: VabBA, pat: DSDS
do not fear to drain the chalice of salvation;
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 780. Rursus et ut summo resonat lyra mystica cantu Rursus et ut summo resonat lyra mystica cantu
DSDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
and again, as the mystic lyre resonates with the highest song:
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 781. Nec sanctum dabis, Alte, tuum corrupta uidere Nec sanctum dabis, Alte, tuum corrupta uidere
SDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: m, pa: pm, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
‘Lofty on, You, will not grant Your saint to see corruption’
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 782. Aurea lucifluae pandis cui culmina uitae, Aurea lucifluae pandis cui culmina uitae,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4f, fs: 3\3, ca: prs, pa: prs, oa: p, ma: Y, pat: DDDD
to whom You reveal the golden thresholds of light-streaming life;
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 783. Humanis diuina nitent miracula membris Humanis diuina nitent miracula membris
SDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4f | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: p, pa: pl, ma: Y, gl: AVbaB, pat: DSSD
divine miracles shine in human limbs,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 784. Et Domini celso fulget quae iure potestas Et Domini celso fulget quae iure potestas
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 5\2, pat: SSSD
and the power which gleams through the Lord’s lofty law
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 785. Participi fidis donatur munere seruis. Participi fidis donatur munere seruis.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4f | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: cVm, ta: V, pa: cVm, oa: mV, ma: Y, gl: abaCB, pat: SDSD
is granted to His faithful servants through the gift of association.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 786. Intemerata sacro promuntur membra sepulcro, Intemerata sacro promuntur membra sepulcro,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, sa: d, pa: df, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
The incorrupt limbs are brought out of concealment from the sacred tomb,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 787. Nescia quam noxae tam dirae immunia labis. Nescia quam noxae tam dirae immunia labis.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
as innocent of blemish as they are exempt from dire stain.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 788. Nec durum ac rigidum saeua seu morte grauatum, Nec durum ac rigidum saeua seu morte grauatum,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: tV, pa: ftV, oa: V, ma: Y, gl: VCaBbA, pat: DSSS
Nor does the body seem hard and stiff, as if burdened by cruel death,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 789. Sed ueluti placidum capiunt dum pectora somnum, Sed ueluti placidum capiunt dum pectora somnum,
DDDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DDSS
but just like hearts undertake peaceful sleep
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 790. Flexile iam tota corpus compage uidetur. Flexile iam tota corpus compage uidetur.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: p, gl: abVAB, pat: DDSS
it seemed still to be flexible in every joint.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 791. Nec minor eximiae renitebat gratia uestis Nec minor eximiae renitebat gratia uestis
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: d, pa: dp, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
Nor did the grace of the splendid garment, which had covered the holy limbs
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 792. Incorrupta solo sancti quae texerat artus. Incorrupta solo sancti quae texerat artus.
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: cV, ta: c, pa: cV, oa: c, ma: Y, gl: AaBb, pat: DDSD
shine the lesser, uncorrupted in the earth.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 793. Hanc findi placuit medium pia membra receptant. Hanc findi placuit medium pia membra receptant.
SDDD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, pat: DDDS
It seemed pleasing to divide the garment: the holy limbs retain one half,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 794. Seruatur medium signi memorabilis index. Seruatur medium signi memorabilis index.
SDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: cVl, pa: cVl, oa: Vl, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
the other half is kept as a mark of a memorable miracle.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 795. Eadberhtus postquam rerum miracula dignis Eadberhtus postquam rerum miracula dignis
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m? | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: V, e: h, pat: DSDS
After Eadberht had exalted Cuthbert’s miraculous deeds
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 796. Laudibus extulerat, uersu memorabar ut olim Laudibus extulerat, uersu memorabar ut olim
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, pat: SSDD
with proper praise as I previously recalled in verse
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 797. Illius egregios referens antistitis actus, Illius egregios referens antistitis actus,
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: f, pat: DSDS
describing the outstanding acts of that bishop
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 798. Febribus excoquitur, placidumque ad sidera flatum Febribus excoquitur, placidumque ad sidera flatum
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, gl: CabBA, pat: DDDS
he was burnt up with fever and, sending forth his gentle breath
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 799. Emittens, patriam conscendit corpore sedem. Emittens, patriam conscendit corpore sedem.
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: sV, ta: V, pa: sV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
to the stars, he entered into his father’s resting-place in body.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 800. Desuper at celsae splendor componitur arcae Desuper at celsae splendor componitur arcae
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: l, ta: V, pa: lV, oa: l, ma: Y, gl: abVAB, pat: DSSD
The splendour of a lofty casket is placed above,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 801. Immortale decus, cohibens quae martyris almi Immortale decus, cohibens quae martyris almi
SDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DDSS
a work of immortal glory, containing the famed remains
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 802. Praefulget mirum coelestibus inclyta signis. Praefulget mirum caelestibus inclyta signis.
SSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pat: DSSS
of the holy martyr, which shine (a wonder!) with celestial miracles.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 803. Morborum fugiunt labes, furor impius atri Morborum fugiunt labes, furor impius atri
SDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: tms, pa: tms, ma: Y, gl: abAvB, pat: SSDS
The taints of disease flee from it, the unholy frenzy of the black demon
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 804. Daemonis; assistit uiuensque solebat ut ante Daemonis; assistit uiuensque solebat ut ante
DSSD

fs: 4d, sa: 2\3, ca: d, ta: d, pa: d, oa: sVd, ma: d, ha: Y, h: h, pat: CaVbBA
ceases; just as before, when alive, he was accustomed to
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 805. Signorum monstrare iubar, modo sic quoque passim Signorum monstrare iubar, modo sic quoque passim
SSDD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, gl: VabAB, pat: DSSS
reveal the radiance of his miracles, so too his wondrous power
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 806. Spargitur et functos uirtus miranda per artus. Spargitur et functos uirtus miranda per artus.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m? | 4d, fs: 3\2, oa: V, e: s, gl: VabBA, pat: DSSS
is now spread everywhere through the lifeless limbs.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 807. Vir quidam nati misere quem caeca furore Vir quidam nati misere quem caeca furore
SDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: l, gl: abVAB, pat: DSSS
A certain man brought the body of his son, whom the blind wrath
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 808. Daemonis ira terens saeuas effundere uoces Daemonis ira terens saeuas effundere uoces
DDSS

fs: 3\2, sa: V, ca: rV, ta: V, pa: rV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
of a demon was wearing down with frenzy,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 809. Compulit, et proprios consumere morsibus artus, Compulit, et proprios consumere morsibus artus,
DDSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: s, pat: SSSS
forcing him to pour out savage sounds and to chew at his own limbs with his teeth;
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 810. Membra per almorum rogitans sacra busta ferebat, Membra per almorum rogitans sacra busta ferebat,
DSDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, oa: V, pat: DSDS
and he entreated the sacred tombs in the name of the limbs of the holy men.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 811. Pendere nec petitam sancti uoluere salutem, Pendere nec petitam sancti uoluere salutem,
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m, fs: 3\3, sa: t, ca: V, pa: tV, ma: Y, pat: SSDS
The saints were not willing to render the requested cure,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 812. Cuthberto potior uirtus ut celsa micaret. Cuthberto potior uirtus ut celsa micaret.
SDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: SDSS
so that the lofty power of Cuthbert might shine more powerfully.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 813. Tum pueri quidam fletus uagitumque perhorrens Tum pueri quidam fletus uagitumque perhorrens
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m? | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, e: m, gl: abVBA, pat: SDDS
Then a certain man, horrified by the weeping and wailing of the boy,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 814. Ad Patris auxilium fidus concurrit amati, Ad Patris auxilium fidus concurrit amati,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: sV, pa: sVc, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
ran faithfully to the beloved father’s aid.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 815. Nouerat alma sacri functos quae lauerat artus Nouerat alma sacri functos quae lauerat artus
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4f, fs: 3\3, pat: DDSD
He knew where the holy water which once washed the lifeless limbs
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 816. Patroni quondam, terris ubi reddita lympha est. Patroni quondam, terris ubi reddita lympha est.
SSSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pat: DSSS
of the bishop had been poured into the ground.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 817. Inde rapit grandem modico de rure salutem, Inde rapit grandem modico de rure salutem,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, pat: DSDS
From there he takes some mighty medicine from a small bit of rocky soil.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 818. Immiscet latici, dictis sacrauerat almis: Immiscet latici, dictis sacrauerat almis:
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: fm, pa: mf, pat: DSDD
He mixes it with water which he had blessed with holy words.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 819. Dat potum puero, stridor mox cedit amarus, Dat potum puero, stridor mox cedit amarus,
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, gl: AabBV, pat: DSDS
He gives the drink to the boy; the bitter shrieking soon ceases.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 820. Nec mora plena salus redit. Ipse superna uerenter Nec mora plena salus redit. Ipse superna uerenter
DDDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: DSDS
Without delay his health returns completely. Reverently he praises
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 821. Munera collaudat, laetoque per omnia passu Munera collaudat, laetoque per omnia passu
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, pa: pV, oa: V, ma: Y, e: s, pat: DDDD
the heavenly gifts and, with glad steps everywhere,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 822. Cuthberti cunctis donum uenerabile pandit. Cuthberti cunctis donum uenerabile pandit.
SSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d?, fs: 4\2, ca: V, pa: pV, ma: Y, e: s, pat: DSDS
he reveals Cuthbert’s venerable bounty to all.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 823. Alter morbigeni consumptus ab igne camini Alter morbigeni consumptus ab igne camini
SDSD

caesura pattern: | nēc mḗ | sēntḗntĭă fā́llit. | 3m | 4m, sa: 4\2, ta: f
Another, consumed by the fire of a disease-bearing fever,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 824. Vix famulis manibus sanctam deducitur alti Vix famulis manibus sanctam deducitur alti
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: fV, pa: fV, ma: Y, e: s, pat: DDSS
is barely conveyed by hands of his servants
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 825. Martyris ad tumbam, genu ponens obsecrat illis Martyris ad tumbam, genu ponens obsecrat illis
DSDS

fs: 2\3, ca: V, oa: V, ma: Y, e: m
to the holy tomb of the great martyr; bending the knee he entreats
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 826. Eripiat uinclis tanti uox alma patroni. Eripiat uinclis tanti uox alma patroni.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m? | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, oa: V, e: h, pat: DSSS
that the kindly voice of so great a bishop release him from these chains.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 827. Surgit et, aetherii firmatus munere doni, Surgit et, aetherii firmatus munere doni,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, ca: pf, pa: pf, oa: f, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
He rises and, strengthened by the granting of an ethereal gift,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 828. Libera sospitibus ponit uestigia plantis, Libera sospitibus ponit uestigia plantis,
DDSS

sa: 5\2
he plants his steps easily on healthy feet,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 829. Perque dies priscae recipit iam dona salutis. Perque dies priscae recipit iam dona salutis.
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 5\2, sa: V, pa: cV, oa: V, ma: Y, gl: VAbaB, pat: SDDD
and over some days receives the gift of his former health.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 830. Tegmina quin etiam consortia corporis almi Tegmina quin etiam consortia corporis almi
DDSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: pV, pat: DSSS
Moreover, even coverings in contact with the holy body
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 831. Munere participi medica uirtute redundant. Munere participi medica uirtute redundant.
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: c, pat: DDSS
abound in medicinal power through a shared gift.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 832. Lumina nam cuidam dolor et caligo pererrans Lumina nam cuidam dolor et caligo pererrans
DSDS

fs: 2\3, sa: r, pa: rV, oa: r, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
For when pain and intermittent darkness were afflicting
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 833. Dum premeret, sancti accipiens oraria uatis Dum premeret, sancti accipiens oraria uatis
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: sV, pa: sVn, ma: Y, e: m, pat: SDDS
the eyes of a certain man, he took up the holy saint’s stole,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 834. His orbes tangit geminos, reducemque saluti His orbes tangit geminos, reducemque saluti
SSDD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, oa: V, ma: Y, gl: AbVaB, pat: SDSS
and with it touched both of his eyes, and soon the grace of the venerable cloth
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 835. Mox aperit callem uenerandae gratia uestis. Mox aperit callem uenerandae gratia uestis.
DSDS

fs: 4\3, sa: V, ca: cV, ta: V, pa: cV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: SSDD
opens up the path leading back to health.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 836. Ast alius resoluta graui cui pondere membra Ast alius resoluta graui cui pondere membra
DDDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4f, fs: 3\3, sa: c, pat: DSSD
Yet another man, whose limbs, failing in their function,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 837. Officiis iacuere suis deserta, cuique Officiis iacuere suis deserta, cuique
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: V, ca: f, ta: f, pa: fVc, oa: V, ma: Y, gl: CaBVbA, pat: DSSD
lay slack under a heavy affliction, and for whom
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 838. Irrita longaeuos auxit medicina dolores, Irrita longaeuos auxit medicina dolores,
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSDD
ineffectual treatment had increased chronic pain,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 839. Calceamenta sacras tandem quae Martyris almi Calceamenta sacras tandem quae Martyris almi
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: sl, pa: sl, oa: l, ma: Y, pat: SSDS
placed on his ailing feet the shoes
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 840. Vestierant plantas plantis circumdedit aegris. Vestierant plantas plantis circumdedit aegris.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, gl: caBbA, pat: DSDS
which had sheltered the feet of the holy martyr.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 841. Mox primas suauis tenebras mitescere somnus. Mox primas suauis tenebras mitescere somnus.
SDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, gl: VVabBA, pat: DDDS
Soon sweet sleep soothed the early hours of darkness;
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 842. Seruus enim celsae induerat sacra dona medelae; Seruus enim celsae induerat sacra dona medelae;
DSDD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4f, fs: 2\3, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, pa: cVt, oa: cV, ma: Y, pat: DDDD
since he had lately put on the sacred gifts of lofty medicine
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 843. Fecit, et interno firmatis robore neruis Fecit, et interno firmatis robore neruis
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4d, fs: 2\3, sa: c, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: SDDD
and with the laces made taut with internal strength,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 844. Palpitat alterno laeta inter somnia gressu, Palpitat alterno laeta inter somnia gressu,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: V, pa: mV, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
he jerked in either foot in the course of glad sleep,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 845. Aequore deserti ludunt ceu littore pisces. Aequore deserti ludunt ceu littore pisces.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: r, pa: pr, ma: Y, pat: SDSD
just as fish dragged out of the sea play on the shore.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 846. Euigilans baculo rediuiuos erigit artus, Euigilans baculo rediuiuos erigit artus,
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, sa: r, oa: r, ma: Y, pat: SDSD
On waking up he supports his revitalized limbs on a crutch
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 847. Ac matutinas stando persoluere laudes Ac matutinas stando persoluere laudes
SSSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: cd, pa: cd, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DDDD
and begins to pour forth the morning praises [of Matins] while standing up;
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 848. Incipit, et prisco solidatus membra uigore Incipit, et prisco solidatus membra uigore
DSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, ta: V, pa: fV, oa: fV, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
and, secure in limbs with their former strength
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 849. Diuinam collaudat opem, iustasque Tonanti Diuinam collaudat opem, iustasque Tonanti
SDSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: c, pa: cV, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
he praises divine aid and, in health, offers proper thanks
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 850. Offert sidereo sanus pro munere grates. Offert sidereo sanus pro munere grates.
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, sa: c, ca: c, ta: c, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
to the Thunderer for a gift from the stars.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 851. Nec sanctum aetherio uacuatur munere tectum, Nec sanctum aetherio uacuatur munere tectum,
SDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: ct, pa: ct, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
Not even the holy building, where the saint, seeking the stars,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 852. Quo sacer astra petens corpus exsangue reliquit. Quo sacer astra petens corpus exsangue reliquit.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m? | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: p, pa: pVf, oa: p, ma: Y, e: h, pat: SDSS
abandoned his feeble body, was empty of the ethereal gift,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 853. Nunc quoque sed solitam partitur ubique medelam, Nunc quoque sed solitam partitur ubique medelam,
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m, fs: 1\2, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, ma: Y, pat: DSDS
but now it too everywhere provides the accustomed cure.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 854. Altaque mirentur proles Dauidica templi. Altaque mirentur proles Dauidica templi.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4f, fs: 4\2, ca: fl, pa: fl, ma: Y, pat: SDSD
And let the lofty building of your temple, David’s offspring [Solomon],
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 855. Tecta sui, gemmis quoniam stellantibus aethram Tecta sui, gemmis quoniam stellantibus aethram
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: st, ta: s, pa: stp, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
be admired, since they rival the sky with their starry gems jewels
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 856. Equiparent, fuluisque micent redimita figuris. Equiparent, fuluisque micent redimita figuris.
DSDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: cV, pa: cV, ma: Y, pat: SSDD
and shine redeemed with tawny images.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 857. Plus sed ego uatis humili sub domate mirer Plus sed ego uatis humili sub domate mirer
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d?, fs: 2\3, ca: r, e: s, pat: DSDS
But I may be more amazed at the membrane with which the saintly one had covered
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 858. Pelliculam, sanctus fragilem qua texerat anglum, Pelliculam, sanctus fragilem qua texerat anglum,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: c, ta: sc, pa: cs, oa: sc, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
the weak corner of the saint’s humble dwelling
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 859. Ne pluuia aut Boreae penetrabile frigus adurens Ne pluuia aut Boreae penetrabile frigus adurens
DDDD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: m, pa: mV, oa: m, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
so that the rain or the penetrating cold of the searing north wind
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 860. Inrueret passim, precibusque ardentia castis Irrueret passim, precibusque ardentia castis
DSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 2\3, sa: V, ca: pV, ta: V, pa: pV, oa: V, ma: Y, e: s, pat: DSDS
would not enter everywhere and exhaust the hearts burning with
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 861. Corda fatigaret; nec me sententia fallit. Corda fatigaret; nec me sententia fallit.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: cV, pa: sVc, ma: Y, pat: DSDD
chaste prayers; nor does what I say deceive me.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 862. Namque opus hoc Salomon fuluo quod fecerat auro, Namque opus hoc Salomon fuluo quod fecerat auro,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: s, pa: fs, ma: Y, pat: DDDS
For this work, which Solomon had made from tawny gold,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 863. Chaldea petrarum obtexit, heu! flamma ruinis. Chaldea petrarum obtexit, heu! flamma ruinis.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: sV, pa: sV, oa: s, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
the Chaldean flame covered over, alas, with the collapse of stones.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 864. At sacra Cuthberti appendit quae dextera uela, At sacra Cuthberti appendit quae dextera uela,
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m, fs: 2\3, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, e: s, pat: SSDS
But the sacred veil which hung by Cuthbert’s right hand
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 865. Munera Felgeldi patulum diuisa per orbem Munera Felgeldi patulum diuisa per orbem
DSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 1\2, sa: V, gl: AaBVb, pat: DSSS
and split up throughout the wide-spread world through Felgild’s gift,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 866. Latius ingeniti fundunt medicamina doni; Latius ingeniti fundunt medicamina doni;
DDSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, e: h, pat: DSSS
pours out medicine very broadly from its innate bounty,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 867. Clarescitque chalybs libyco pretiosior auro, Clarescitque chalybs libyco pretiosior auro,
SDDD

caesura pattern: 3m? | 3f | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: f, e: h, gl: abVAB, pat: DDDD
and as steel gleams more precious than Libyan gold,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 868. Pellis et Eois praecellit fulgida gemmis. Pellis et Eois praecellit fulgida gemmis.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, sa: t, pa: tf, ma: Y, pat: SDSS
so the gleaming calf-skin shines brightly more precious than eastern gems.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 869. Tertius hic proceris seruat nunc castra, beatum Tertius hic proceris seruat nunc castra, beatum
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4f | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: V, ca: Vd, ta: V, pa: sVd, oa: sV, ma: Y, pat: SDSD
This third successor [Felgild] of the n now keeps the stronghold,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 870. Alta secuturus haeres ad regna Parentem. Alta secuturus haeres ad regna Parentem.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: f, oa: f, ma: Y, gl: abVBA, pat: DDSS
ready to follow his blessed predecessor to the high realms.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 871. Hos nam inter medius sociis non segnior almis, Hos nam inter medius sociis non segnior almis,
SDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
As the middle one between these two, but no less energetic than those holy companions,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 872. Oedilwalde, sacras rexisti prouidus arces Oediluualde, sacras rexisti prouidus arces
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: p, pa: pc, oa: p, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
you, Oidilwald, providently ruled the sacred citadel.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 873. Quem raro proprias aiunt uoluisse cuiquam Quem raro proprias aiunt uoluisse cuiquam
SDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d?, fs: 3\2, ca: f, ta: V, pa: fV, ma: Y, e: m, pat: DSSS
They say that he [Oidilwald] rarely wished to reveal to anyone
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 874. Pandere uirtutes, toruique cruenta chelydri Pandere uirtutes, toruique cruenta chelydri
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: s, gl: vVaBbA, pat: SDSS
miracles, with which he had destroyed in triumph
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 875. Tela quibus uictor confregerit obuius armis. Tela quibus uictor coffregerit obuius armis.
DSSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, gl: aBAVb, pat: DSSD
the bloody darts of the savage serpent, confronting them with weapons.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 876. Vnde manet longum memorabilis illa beatis Vnde manet longum memorabilis illa beatis
DSDD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: f, pa: pfc, ma: Y, gl: abVAB, pat: DDDS
As a result, there long remains a memorable saying
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 877. Incaute prolapsa semel sententia labris. Incaute prolapsa semel sententia labris.
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3f | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: g, pa: sg, oa: g, ma: Y, gl: vabBA, pat: DSDS
that once slipped unguardedly from his blessed lips.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 878. Forte sacer fidam monitis coelestibus aurem Forte sacer fidam monitis caelestibus aurem
DSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4m, fs: 3\3, ca: r, pa: rs, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
When by chance the holy man was nourishing a faithful ear
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 879. Dum rigat, accipit has socio de pectore uoces: Dum rigat, accipit has socio de pectore uoces:
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\2, ca: cV, pa: cV, ma: Y, pat: DSSS
with celestial guidance, he received these words from his companion’s heart:
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 880. Quae, rogo, causa tuo toties quod ab ore fluentem Quae, rogo, causa tuo toties quod ab ore fluentem
DDDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4f, fs: 3\3, ca: f, pat: SSDD
‘What, I ask, is the reason that so often frequent silences
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 881. Perrumpant uarientque silentia crebra loquelam, Perrumpant uarientque silentia crebra loquelam,
SDDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: d, pa: sd, ma: Y, pat: DDSS
interrupt and change the words flowing from your mouth,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 882. Et mediis statuat metas obliuio dictis? Et mediis statuat metas olliuio dictis?
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: SDSS
and forgetfulness sets limits in the middle of your speech?’
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 883. Cui responsa pius paucis ita reddidit heros: Cui responsa pius paucis ita reddidit heros:
SDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: d, ta: d, ma: Y, pat: DSDD
The pious hero replied and spoke to him with a few words in this way:
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 884. Hoc te, dulcis amor, fixo memorique perennem Hoc te, dulcis amor, fixo memorique perennem
SDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 1\2, sa: V, ca: f, ta: f, pa: fV, ma: Y, gl: VAbaB, pat: SSSS
‘Dear friend, it is fitting that you constantly keep this
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 885. Corde tenere decet, studeat nisi quisque bidentum Corde tenere decet, studeat nisi quisque bidentum
DDDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: V, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: SSDD
fixed in mindful heart, so that none of your sheep
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 886. Funditus alloquiis auertere sedulus aures, Funditus alloquiis auertere sedulus aures,
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2f | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pa: mV, pat: DDSD
may carefully strive to avert their ears utterly from your speech,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 887. Non queat aetherias inter dare uerba cateruas, Non queat aetherias inter dare uerba cateruas,
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, pat: SDSS
so that he cannot exchange words among the ethereal hosts
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 888. Pandere nec laetis coeli concentibus aures. Pandere nec laetis caeli concentibus aures.
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ta: m, e: m, pat: DSSD
nor open up their ears to the glad harmonies of heaven.’
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 889. Dixerat, et trepido perculsus corda timore, Dixerat, et trepido perculsus corda timore,
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2f? | 3m | 4f, fs: 4\2, sa: c, ca: cV, ta: c, pa: cV, oa: c, ma: Y, e: s, pat: SDSD
He spoke and, afflicted to his heart by a fearful trembling,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 890. Singultu afficitur, feruens ac pectora pugnis Singultu afficitur, feruens ac pectora pugnis
SDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m, fs: 4\3, ca: fV, pa: fV, oa: V, ma: Y, gl: VaBbA, pat: DSSD
is fervently struck with sobbing and beats his chaste breast
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 891. Casta ferit, tandemque gemens erumpit in istam Casta ferit, tandemque gemens erumpit in istam
DSDS

caesura pattern: 3m | 4f | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: sV, ta: V, pa: sV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
with his fists; and at last, after sorrowful silences,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 892. Perfusus lacrymis post moesta silentia uocem: Perfusus lacrymis post moesta silentia uocem:
SDSD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: c, oa: c, ma: Y, gl: caBBA, pat: DSSS
drenched in tears and groaning, he bursts into the following speech:
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 893. Obsecro te supplex summi per sceptra Tonantis Obsecro te supplex summi per sceptra Tonantis
DSSS

caesura pattern: 2m? | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: d, ta: d, pa: td, oa: d, ma: Y, e: h, pat: DDSS
‘I earnestly entreat you, by the authority of the Thunderer,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 894. Haec cunctis ut dicta tegas, moribunda quousque Haec cunctis ut dicta tegas, moribunda quousque
SSDD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 3\2, gl: abvAB, pat: DDSS
that you hide these words from everyone, until the time when I render
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 895. Membra solo reddam, gradiarque in calle parentum. Membra solo reddam, gradiarque in calle parentum.
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m? | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: cVt, pa: cVt, oa: V, ma: Y, e: m, gl: AVBba, pat: SDSD
my dying limbs to the earth and set out on the path of my fathers’.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 896. Sic sua summa sacer conclauibus abdere quamuis Sic sua summa sacer conclauibus abdere quamuis
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m, fs: 1\1, sa: tV, ca: V, ta: V, pa: tV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: SSSS
Thus although the holy man preferred his last words to be private,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 897. Mallet, ab aetherio panduntur munera teste. Mallet, ab aetherio panduntur munera teste.
DDSS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4f | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: cV, ta: V, pa: cV, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DSSD
his gifts are revealed by an ethereal witness.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 898. At pia Cuthbertus memorans saepe acta priorum, At pia Cuthbertus memorans saepe acta priorum,
DSDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4m | 4d, fs: 3\2, ca: d, pat: SSSS
Similarly, Cuthbert, often recalling the holy deeds of those who went before,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 899. Aetheria sub laude sui quoque Christus agonis Aetheria sub laude sui quoque Christus agonis
DSDD

caesura pattern: 3m | 4f | 4d, fs: 3\2, sa: V, ca: V, ta: V, oa: V, ma: Y, pat: DDSD
so that Christ should also be a companion in his struggle
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 900. Vt fuerit socius, fuerat subnectere paucis. Vt fuerit socius, fuerat subnectere paucis.
DDDS

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4d, fs: 2\3, ca: c, ta: c, oa: c, ma: Y, pat: DSDD
with regard to ethereal praise, was accustomed to add few of his own [deeds].
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 901. Sicque duos uario iam munere spiritus idem Sicque duos uario iam munere spiritus idem
DDSD

caesura pattern: 2m | 3m | 4f, fs: 1\2, ca: l, pat: DSSD
So the same spirit infused the two
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 902. Lustrauit per dona uiros, atque aetheris alti Lustrauit per dona uiros, atque aetheris alti
SDSS

with its various gifts, and brought them by different paths
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 903. Tramite diuiso regnum prouexit ad unum. Tramite diuiso regnum prouexit ad unum.
DSSS

to the single kingdom of high heaven.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 904. Ergo age, Felgeldus largitor muneris almi Ergo age, Felgeldus largitor muneris almi
DSSS

So, therefore, Felgild, the donor of kindly gifts,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 905. Prima salutiferi ipse capit documenta uigoris. Prima salutiferi ipse capit documenta uigoris.
DDDD

received himself the first teachings of health-giving strength.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 906. Cui pridem facies informi tacta tumore, Cui pridem facies informi tacta tumore,
SDSS

His face was formerly touched by an misshapen tumour,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 907. Squalens, at rigido dum solus in abditur antro, Squalens, at rigido dum solus in abditur antro,
SDSD

and, while he was hiding squalidly alone in a rugged cell,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 908. Latior ingenito surgit de fomite flamma, Latior ingenito surgit de fomite flamma,
DDSS

rather a broad flame rose from its inborn kindling
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 909. Atque genas maculis liuor respergit adurens. Atque genas maculis liuor respergit adurens.
DDSS

and a burning wound passed over his cheeks with its marks.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 910. Qui noua pro ueteri dum culmina pangeret aede, Qui noua pro ueteri dum culmina pangeret aede,
DDSD

And while he was putting a new roof on the old dwelling,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 911. Illud ouans fesso direptum a pariete uelum Illud ouans fesso direptum a pariete uelum
DSSS

rejoicing that the membrane had been torn down from the weak wall:
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 912. Partiri docuit fidae spes certa salutis. Partiri docuit fidae spes certa salutis.
SDSS

the certain hope of salvation instructed him in faith that it should be divided,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 913. Primaque dum lymphis corrigia tinguitur almis, Primaque dum lymphis corrigia tinguitur almis,
DSSD

and while the first strip is dipped in holy water
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 914. Peruia cornigero pateat quo semita ferro, Peruia cornigero pateat quo semita ferro,
DDDS

at the place a clear path had been opened up by the horn-handled knife,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 915. Exsiliens lasciua sacro de gurgite gutta Exsiliens lasciua sacro de gurgite gutta
DSDS

a lively drop from the holy font leapt up
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 916. Lumina respersit sancti, uultumque rubentem. Lumina respersit sancti, uultumque rubentem.
DSSS

and passed over the eyes and reddened face of the holy man.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 917. Ille citus dextra lymphas abstergere curans Ille citus dextra lymphas abstergere curans
DSSS

He swiftly took care to wipe away the water with his right hand,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 918. Miratur pestem stupefactus abisse, foresque Miratur pestem stupefactus abisse, foresque
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and was struck dumb with amazement that the affliction had gone away
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 919. Pandere iam reduci sana sub fronte medelae. Pandere iam reduci sana sub fronte medelae.
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and his outward appearance was now evidently restored to health by this cure.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 920. Et ne forte putet mendum me dicere quisquam, Et ne forte putet mendum me dicere quisquam,
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And lest by chance anyone should think that I am telling a lie,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 921. Teste Deo dicam, quia presbyter ista fidelis Teste Deo dicam, quia presbyter ista fidelis
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I will say with God as my witness that it was a faithful priest who revealed this things,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 922. Pandebat uatis fidam cui fatus in aurem. Pandebat uatis fidam cui fatus in aurem.
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in whose trusty ear the saint had spoken.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 923. En, inquit, nosti faciem quia presserit olim En, inquit, nosti faciem quia presserit olim
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‘Look’, he said, ‘you know that bitter affliction
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 924. Labis acerba meam, sed iam modo gratia Christi Labis acerba meam, sed iam modo gratia Christi
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that formerly affected my face. But now indeed the grace of Christ
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 925. Cuthberti meritis placauit tristia flagra. Cuthberti meritis placauit tristia flagra.
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through Cuthbert’s merits has soothed my sad suffering.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 926. Mitte manum, et tangens me dicere uera probato. Mitte manum, et tangens me dicere uera probato.
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Put out your hand and touch me to test whether I’m telling the truth’
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 927. Clausus namque oculi non quibat acumine cerni, Clausus namque oculi non quibat acumine cerni,
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for [Felgild] was closed up in the cell could not be seen by eye-sight.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 928. Fecerat et priscam morbo fugiente salutem. Fecerat et priscam morbo fugiente salutem.
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He did so, and keenly felt that, with the disease gone,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 929. Adfore temporibus persensit ab aethere sanctus. Affore temporibus persensit ab aethere sanctus.
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and that former health was there from heaven in the saintly face.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 930. Haec tibi, cunctorum largitor Christe bonorum, Haec tibi, cunctorum largitor Christe bonorum,
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We have offered these gifts to You, O Christ, distributor of every good,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 931. Dona tui obtulimus summo de munere doni, Dona tui obtulimus summo de munere doni,
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from the greatest bounty of Your gift;
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 932. Magnaque pro modicis libantes gaudia dictis Magnaque pro modicis libantes gaudia dictis
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and offering great joy through humble words
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 933. Sanctorum attigimus certamina celsa tuorum: Sanctorum attigimus certamina celsa tuorum:
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we have touched upon the lofty struggles of your saints
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 934. Sperantes illis exoratoribus, ut tu, Sperantes illis exoratoribus, ut tu,
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hoping that, with them making entreaties, You Who
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 935. Sidereo dignos qui iustus in axe coronas, Sidereo dignos qui iustus in axe coronas,
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rightly crown the worthy in the starry sky
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 936. Indignis mitis laxes uel debita nobis. Indignis mitis laxes uel debita nobis.
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may gently forgive even the debts of our unworthy self.
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 937. Vltima sufficiunt illius in aedibus aulae Vltima sufficiunt illius in aedibus aulae
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The final rewards in the dwellings of that hall are sufficient,
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 938. Praemia, qua cunctos tua uisio, Christe, beabit, Praemia, qua cunctos tua uisio, Christe, beabit,
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where the sight of You, O Christ, will bless all
BEDE.VmetCuthbert.Vulg 1 939. Vita manens castis lumenque salusque per aeuum. Vita manens castis lumenque salusque per aeuum.
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life remaining to the chaste, and light and salvation forever.