The Song of Joan of Arc
By Christine de Pisan
Stanza 22
Blessed is He who created you Joan,
born at a most portentous time
His maiden filled with the Spirit
sent to perform deeds so sublime.
For thru the Spirit you are so blest
possessing gifts in such abundance
He clearly refuses you no request.
How can we ever begin to repay you?
Original in French
Tu, Jehanne, de bonne heure née,
Benoist soit cil qui te créa!
Pucelle de Dieu ordonnée,
En qui le Saint Esprit réa
Sa grant grace, en qui ot et a
Toute largesse de hault don,
N'onc requeste ne te véa.
Qui te rendra assez guerdon?1
RETURN TO LIST OF CONTENTS CONTINUE TO NEXT CHAPTER
1 French from original fifteenth century manuscript referenced as Berne 205 and contained in: Pisan, Christine de, Ditié de Jeanne d'Arc, ed. A. J. Kennedy and K. Varty, Oxford: Society for the Study of Medieval Languages and Literature, 1977.
Add Joan of Arc as Your Friend on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/saintjoanofarc1
|
Please Consider Shopping With One of Our Supporters!
|
|
| | | | | | |
