Religion
See, sweet soul, my sister dear
Translated by John Brownlie (1896) · From Hymns of the Early Church (1896)
See, sweet soul, my sister dear,
Now the bridegroom neareth;
Haste, prepare a place for Him
Who in love appeareth.
Soon He comes, a gentle guest,
Comes with heart o'erflowing;
All the best that heaven affords
In His love bestowing.
Where His gracious presence is
There is joy unending;
Blessing with His friendship comes,
Every bliss transcending.
Yea, He comes to rest awhile,
Thee with love entwining;
At thy board He'll take His place,
By thy side reclining.
Up, my soul, to meet thy Spouse;
Hark! His footfall sounding;
In thy bosom He will dwell
With His love abounding.
Hold Him fast in fond embrace;
Say thou'lt leave Him never,
Till the blessing of His love
Rest on thee for ever.
Codex Note
Latin: Eja, O dulcis anima. Brownlie: author unknown; belongs, according to Mone, to the thirteenth or fifteenth century.
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Anonymous Latin Hymns. “See, sweet soul, my sister dear.” Translated by John Brownlie. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-latin-hymns/36/.
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Anonymous Latin Hymns. “See, sweet soul, my sister dear.” Translated by John Brownlie. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-latin-hymns/36/.
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