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Multitudes, of beautiful works,
Believed, served with us.

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And entreating his exalted weight,
Under the stars, saints he planted.

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Excellent in every way around the glens
The two skilful ones make inquiries

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I am old. I am young. I am Gwion,
I am universal, I am possessed of penetrating wit.

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I was in Africa
Before the building of Rome.
I came here
To the remnant of Troy.

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Thrice three protections,
Returning to the old places,
With a steed used to the field.

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I was at the Cross
With Mary Magdalene.
I received the muse
From Ceridwen's cauldron.

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I was with the Lord
In the manger of the ass.
I upheld Moses
Through the water of Jordan.

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I was in the canon
When Absalom was slain.
I was in Llys Don
Before the birth of Gwydion.

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I was patriarch
To Elijah and Elijah.
I was there at the crucifixion
Of the merciful Mabon.

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I was nine full months
In the womb of Ceridwen.
Before that I was Gwion,
But now I am Taliesin.

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I was instructor
To the whole universe.
I shall be until the judgement
On the face of the Earth.

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I adore the sovereign lord of the royal land -
May his dominion extend over the reaches of the cosmos!

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Whence come night and flood?
How they disappear?
Whither flies night from day;
And how is it not seen?

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I have sat in the perilous seat
Above Caer sidi.
I shall continue to revolve
Between the three elements.

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May the countenance of Prydain be bright for my guidance.
Sovereign of heaven, let my messages not be rejected.

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Who was confessor
To the gracious Son of Mary?
What was the most beneficial measure
Which Adam accomplished?

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While I was held prisoner, sweet inspiration educated me
and laws were imparted to me in a speech which had no words...

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A hallowed grave in dying, with the grave an altar:
I adore the sovereign lord, the great,
That I be not sad, Christ grant me.

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Although I am small, I am skilful.
From the sea and the mountain,
From the river's depth
God gives His gifts to the blessed.

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While I am watching over you,
no great need will overcome you.
be mindful of the name of the Trinity
And none shall overcome you.

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Elphin of noble generosity,
Do not sorrow at your catch.
Though I am weak on the floor of my basket,
There are wonders on my tongue.

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Sure-hoofed is my steed impelled by the spur;
The high sprigs of alder are on thy shield;
Bran art thou called, of the glittering branches.

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Twelve thousand in the convention
Believed through the voice of John.
They worship, they deserve a portion,
In heaven they will not be angry.

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Ruler of heaven, Ruler of every people!
We knew not, O Christ! that it was thou.
If we had known thee,
Christ, we should have refrained from thee.

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Pleasant, a steed with a thick mane in a tangle;
Also pleasant, crackling fuel.
Pleasant, desire, and silver fringes;
Also pleasant, the conjugal ring.

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There are three fountains
In the mountain of roses,
There is a Caer of defence
Under the ocean's wave.
Illusive greeter,
What is the porter's name?

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Sure-hoofed is my steed in the day of battle:
The high sprigs of alder are on thy hand:
Bran by the branch thou bearest
Has Amathaon the good prevailed.

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Seven scores, seven scores, seven hundreds of saints,
And seven thousands and seven ten scores,
November a number implored,
Though martyrs good they came.

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O God, the God of formation,
Ruler, strengthener of blood.
Christ Jesus, that guards.
Princes loud-proclaiming go their course
For a decaying acquisition.

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