The sons of Emir, the sons of Erimor, Were all following after the devil, Buried was the Armament In the great depths of hell. XX. Till the Apostle arrived Who preserved them tho' dreadful the blasts He preached three score years The cross of Christ to the people of the Phenians. XXI. On the people of Eire was darkness, People adoring idols; They believed not in the Godhead Nor in the true Trinity. XXII. In Armagh is the seat of royalty; Long has been the prerogative of Emania, And of the great church at Dundalethglas, Nor is it pleasant that Teamar be tribeless. XXIII. Patrick being about to sicken, For alleviation on going to Armagh, An angel came upon his head On the way, in the middle of the day. XXIV. He proceeded southerly to Victor (angel) It was he who sent for him, Blaze does the bush in which he (Victor) was Out of the blaze he him addressed. XXV. There is granted rule to Armagh, To Christ for this be given thanks: Thou, to heaven, great shalt come, To thee prosperous has been thy petition. XXVI. A hymn, sung by thee, while living, Will be a protecting coat of mail to all In the day of judgment with thee The men of Erie will go to be judged. XXVII. Tassac remained after him, The time he gave the communion to him, He predicted that Patrick would not return The sayings of Tassach were not false. XXVIII. Subside does the end of the night, Whereupon they had great light, Till the year's end continued the lights, This was the protracted day. XXIX. The battle fought in Bethoron, Against the people of Canaan by Nun's son The sun sat over Gabaon, It is what scripture records to us. XXX. As then stood for Joshua, The sun for the death of the ill-inclined Why not trebly greater be this Light on the death of his saint. XXXI. The clergy of Eire they proceeded To wake Patrick, from every side The sound of the musical instrument buried All asleep upon the spot. XXXII. The soul of Patrick from his body After his labours, separated; Angels of God on the first night Watched around him incessantly. XXXIII. At the time that Patrick died He proceeded to the other Patrick, And with him ascended To Jesus, the son of Mary. XXXIV. Patrick, without a puff of pride, Manifold blessings produced; He was in subjection to Mary's son. And with auspicious bliss was born. HYMNUS SANCTO PATRICIO I. Natus est Patricius Nemturri Ut refertur in historiis, Fuit annorum sedecim Quando ductus in captivitatis ærumnas. II. Sucat nomen ei primo impositum erat Quantum ad patrem attinet sciendum fuerit. Filius Calfurnii filii Otidii Nepos Diaconi Odissii. III. Annis sex erat in servitute Escis hominum (nempe gentilium) non vescens Ideo Vocatus Cathraige Quia quatuor familiis inserviebat. IV.