Religion
On "Covering" the Fire for the Night
Translated by Eleanor Hull (1913) · From The Poem-Book of the Gael (1913)
Religion
Let us preserve this fire, as Christ preserves all,
Christ at the top of this house and Brigit in the midst;
The twelve apostles of greatest power in the heavens
Guarding and preserving this house till day.
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MLA
Anonymous (Irish Gaelic, later). “On "Covering" the Fire for the Night.” Translated by Eleanor Hull. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-irish-gaelic/36/.
Chicago
Anonymous (Irish Gaelic, later). “On "Covering" the Fire for the Night.” Translated by Eleanor Hull. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-irish-gaelic/36/.
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