St. Dallán Forgaill

Be thou my vision, poem, prayer, celtic prayer, celtic poem

Be Thou My Vision

Old Irish Text Rop tú mo baile, a Choimdiu cride:ní ní nech aile acht Rí secht nime. Rop tú mo scrútain i lló ‘s i n-aidche;rop tú ad-chëar im chotlud caidche. Rop tú mo labra, rop tú mo thuicsiu;rop tussu dam-sa, rob misse duit-siu. Rop tussu m’athair, rob mé do mac-su;rop tussu lem-sa, rob misse […]

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Life of St. Dallán Forgaill

The Orthodox Poet Dallán Forgaill – 11th February Eochaid mac Colla, better known as Dallán Forgaill, was born around 560 and was a famous Irish poet. His two most famous works are: Amra Coluim Chille – Elegy of Saint Columba, and Rop Tú Mo Baile – Be Thou My Vision. He was the son of

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