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This version of the poems of St John of the Cross is aimed at all who wish to pray through the poems, the source of all St John's work, but one that also features the popular "romance" (ballad) metre beloved of St John himself. Spanish and English text is on facing pages.

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Introduction Songs of the Soul I. On a dark night II. Where are you hiding? (The Spiritual Canticle) III. O living flame of love IV. I entered, though I know not where V. I live, but not within myself VI. In my pursuit of Love divine VII. Once a sad young shepherd VIII. I know that river Romances IX. Romance 1: In the beginning the Word X. Romance 2: In the splendour of love XI. Romance 3: Son, I wish to give you XII. Romance 4: Be it so, said the Father XIII. Romance 5: This glorious hope XIV. Romance 6: And so through the ages XV. Romance 7: And now the time came XVI. Romance 8: He called an archangel XVII. Romance 9: At last came the hour Miscellaneous verses XVIII. Above the running water XIX. Held fast, yet alone XX. For all the beauty in the world XXI. If you meet the Virgin XXII. Remember the Creator Sources

Poems of St. John of the Cross

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      Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
      Publication Date: 3/1/2001 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780860122104, 978-0860122104
      ISBN10: 0860122107

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This version of the poems of St John of the Cross is aimed at all who wish to pray through the poems, the source of all St John's work, but one that also features the popular "romance" (ballad) metre beloved of St John himself. Spanish and English text is on facing pages.

      Table of Contents
      Introduction Songs of the Soul I. On a dark night II. Where are you hiding? (The Spiritual Canticle) III. O living flame of love IV. I entered, though I know not where V. I live, but not within myself VI. In my pursuit of Love divine VII. Once a sad young shepherd VIII. I know that river Romances IX. Romance 1: In the beginning the Word X. Romance 2: In the splendour of love XI. Romance 3: Son, I wish to give you XII. Romance 4: Be it so, said the Father XIII. Romance 5: This glorious hope XIV. Romance 6: And so through the ages XV. Romance 7: And now the time came XVI. Romance 8: He called an archangel XVII. Romance 9: At last came the hour Miscellaneous verses XVIII. Above the running water XIX. Held fast, yet alone XX. For all the beauty in the world XXI. If you meet the Virgin XXII. Remember the Creator Sources

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