Oengus the Culdee

The Death of Adam (10th century)

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Oengus the Culdee,  The Death of Adam (10th century)

“ Short was the time, though it be without deception,
between thy creation and mine,
thou wilt not be in danger of attack, 1 bright is the outlook,
but nine months after me."
" Tell me without error, O Husband,
what I shall do with thy fair dear body ?
since thou deemest thy death is certain,
my Lord, O Adam !
”
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Oengus the Culdee,  The Death of Adam (10th century)

“ Let not foot or hand touch me,
let not any interfere with me,
till one is sent from God from heaven
to arrange my fair dear body.
" Leave my body (fair the fashion) ,
in its bonds without disturbance ;
1 am certain that the noble Artificer who formed me
will provide for the needs of my body.
1 Fogrls means " under attack " or " under warmth," "ardour,"
"heat"; could it mean "under the warmth of the sun," i.e.
"alive"?
THE DEATH OF ADAM 45
" Arise, O Eve, cheerfully,
and begin a ' cross-vigil '
”
Source: Wikisource

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