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Engelse vertalingen
Onder de titel ‘Songs of faith’ zijn 38 gedichten van Willem de Mérode vertaald naar het Engels. De vertaling is uitgevoerd door 38 gedichten, Hans Osinga ».
I OFTEN ENVIED
I often envied many of the silent dead,
but now that I am ill, I pray: “No Lord, not yet.
Don’t let me perish in this cruel grief.
Grant me Your blessing, for it’s joy I need.”
No feasts, which in a fever colour cheeks deep-red,
until one sees the blushing of the morning-red;
no searing passion, like a fiery comet shooting,
or killing in a blaze like sudden strokes of lightning.
I only ask Your faithfulness, so steady, full and true,
quickening as the morning-dew:
love like a drink, cool and refreshing me.
If only You will near my bed consolingly,
I feel the cup of life put to my mouth more steadily
and know I will recover from God’s joys, delighting me.
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