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Cædmon was a 7th century lay brother who cared for the animals at the monastery Streonæshalch (now known as Whitby Abbey). Caedmon was unable to sing and knew no poetry, quietly departing the mead hall whenever the harp was passed around so that he would not embarrass himself in front of his more literate peers. On one such evening as he fell asleep amongst the animals in his care, Caedmon is said to have dreamt that an apparition appeared before him telling him to sing of the principium creaturarum, or ‘the beginning of created things’. Miraculously, Caedmon suddenly began to sing and the memory of the dream stayed with him, allowing him to recall the holy verses for his master, Hilda and members of her inner circle.
When Caedmon was able to produce more religious poetry it was decided that the gift was a blessing from God. He went on to take his vows and become a monk, learning his scriptures and the history of Christianity from Hilda’s scholars and producing beautiful poetry as he did so.
Caedmon’s Song (lyrics trad. music Tim Hunter)
Praise now to the keeper of the kingdom of heaven,
the power of the Creator, the profound mind
of the glorious Father, who fashioned the beginning
of every wonder, the eternal Lord.
For the children of men he made first
Heaven as a roof, the Holy Creator.
Then the Lord of mankind, the everlasting Shepherd,
ordained in the midst as a dwelling place,
Almighty Lord, the earth for men.
This is Caedmon’s song, This is Caedmon’s song,
Now we should praise the Guardian of the Heavenly Kingdom,
The might of the Creator and his conception,
The work of the glorious Father, as he of each of the wonders,
Eternal Lord, established the beginning.
For the children of men he made first
Heaven as a roof, the Holy Creator.
Then the Lord of mankind, the everlasting Shepherd,
ordained in the midst as a dwelling place,
Almighty Lord, the earth for men.
This is Caedmon’s song, This is Caedmon’s song,
This is Caedmon’s song
credits
released February 19, 2024
Mary Motalani, Vocals
Tim Hunter: Guitar, additional Keyboards, Percussion.
Dan Burnett: Piano,
Reuben Jones: Drums
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