Hildegard von Bingen (1098 - 1179 )

 

Verse of Hildegard Von Bingen

 

Love abounds in all things,

excels from the depths to beyond the stars,

is lovingly disposed to all things.

She has given the king on high

the kiss of peace.

 

                          Caritas abundat

 

 

The marvels of God are not brought forth from one's self.

Rather, it is more like a chord, a sound that is played.

The tone does not come out of the chord itself, but rather,

through the touch of the Musician.

I am, of course, the lyre and harp of God's kindness.

       

                                               Soul Weavings

 

The soul is kissed by God in its innermost regions.

With interior yearning, grace and blessing are bestowed.

It is a yearning to take on God's gentle yoke,

It is a yearning to give one's self to God's Way.

 

                                                            Soul Weavings

 

 

O Eternal God, now may it please you

to burn in love

so that we become the limbs

fashioned in the love you felt

when you begot your Son

at the first dawn

before all creation.

And consider this need which falls upon us,

take it from us for the sake of your Son,

and lead us to the joy of your salvation.

 

                            O eterne deus"

 

Angels living light most glorious!

Beneath the Godhead in burning desire

in the darkness and mystery of creation

you look on the eye of your God

never taking your fill:

What glorious pleasures take shape within you!

 

                                                  "O gloriosissimi"