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An Anglo-Latin Prayer From The Book of Nunnaminster
I. Nourishment O Vitality!true blush and bloomof those who’ve diedbut live nowin Heaven, to you, Aliment of the enfeebled,who sustain uswith that lasting Sweetness—honey of your own fleshthat soaks,...
An Anglo-Latin Prayer From The Book of Nunnaminster II
II. Appearance O Architect of the stars (brightness blazoned as if strewn), you, who ranged the constellations to disclose yourself enfleshed, appointing one most lucid witness to that Majesty—so...
An Anglo-Latin Prayer From The Book of Nunnaminster III
III. Conversion God, imagine you(O Majesty!)emerging fromobscurityat thatsmall feast— At Cana,a wonder:clarity uncloudstheir heartswhen the best winegushesfrom the water jars. For thatI thank you,my Dear.And, Love,I’m praying:please pour over...
