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Selected works of Richard Rolle, hermit;

xxxv, 245 pages, 1 leaf 20 cm · "The version of Richard Rolle's Works here published is to be regarded as a translation rather than a literal transcription or a modernization in the customary manner. I have endeavoured to give first what I take to be Rolle's meaning in a form which is as unequivocal and easy to read as I can make it. To this end it has often been necessary to depart entirely from Rolle's own phraseology, and on that account many long passages in this transcription will look quie unlike the original version."--Transcriber's note · Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-245) · The commandment -- The form of living -- Meditations on the Passion -- A notable treatise on the ten commandments -- Of the virtues of the holy name of Jesus -- Ego dormio et cor meum vigilat -- SHORT PIECES -- The bee -- Of delight in God -- Ghostly gladness -- The amending of life -- COMMENTARIES -- The song of Isaias -- The song of Ezechias -- The song of Anna -- The song of Moses: Cantemus (Exod. xv) -- The prayer of Habacuc -- The song of Moses: Audite cæli (Deut. xxxii) -- The hymn: Te deum -- The song of the three children: Benedicite -- The song of Zachary: Benedictus -- The son

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