The Gaelic entries in the Book of Deer give us the name of Brigit in compound forms, with which we are familiar. “Domnal mac giric 7 mal _brigte_,” (_Domnal_ son of Girec, _and Maelbrigte_). In the old Gaelic genitive this term is “moilbrigtae.” The Latin rendering has been “calvus Brigittae;” similar to this is again “Servus Brigittae,” or “Gillabrìghde,” as found in the Four Masters, A.D. 1146. And it ought not to be forgotten that as Columba’s name has been perpetuated in that of the Clan Calum so has that of Brigit in Gaelic Scotland been preserved in the name of MacBride. We have thus traced all that is actually known of Brigit in philology and authentic history. But it is in poetry and fabulous biography that her figure becomes haloed over with the interest of romance and the veneration of ages. Brigit herself was regarded as a poetess, and as we have already seen, a MS. in the Burgundian Library has preserved a poem attributed to her. This poem was probably the production of a Gaelic bard of “the time of Aengus” _Ceile De_; but the ascription of it to Brigit recalls her poetic reputation; while its sentiments reveal some of the inward life of the old Gaelic Church of Ireland and Scotland. The first stanza runs thus in the original:— “Ropadh maith lem corm-lind mór. Do righ na righ, Ropadh maith lem muinnter nimhe Acca hòl tre bithe sir.” _English_: I should like a great lake of ale For the King of the Kings; I should like the family of heaven To be drinking if through time eternal. I should like the viands Of belief and pure piety; I should like flails Of penance at my house. I should like the men of Heaven In my own house; I should like kieves Of peace to be at their disposal. I should like vessels Of charity for distribution; I should like caves Of mercy for their company. I should like cheerfulness To be in their drinking; I should like Jesus Too, to be here (among them). I should like the three Marys of illustrious renown; I should like the people Of heaven there from all parts. I should like that I should be A rent-payer to the Lord: That should I suffer distress, He would bestow upon me a good blessing.