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Selections from Ancient Irish Poetry

by Kuno Meyer

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The Pilgrim at Rome

To go to Rome
Is much of trouble, little of profit:
The King whom thou seekest here,
Unless thou bring Him with thee, thou wilt not find.

Hospitality

O King of stars!
Whether my house be dark or bright,
Never shall it be closed against any one,
Lest Christ close His house against me.

If there be a guest in your house
And you conceal aught from him,
’Tis not the guest that will be without it,
But Jesus, Mary’s Son.

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