The Old Ways

Celtic · Carmina Gadelica · 177 of 216

177. The Red-palmed

Alexander Carmichael, 1900

CRIOSD ag imeachd le ostail, 'S a briste tosd thubhairt e-- 'Ciod e ainm na lusa seo?' 'Is e ainm na lusa seo An dearg-bhasach, [chasach Bos deas De a Mhic Agus a chos chli.'

CHRIST walking with His apostles, And breaking silence He said 'What is the name of this plant?' 'The name of this plant is The red-palmed, [stalked The right palm of God the Son And His left foot.'