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Literary
December 15, 1948
The Theocrat
Zion, Lake County County, Illinois
What is this article about?
Short article on the famous hymn 'Dies Irae' (Day of Wrath), attributed to 13th-century Franciscan Thomas of Celano. Includes an excerpt from the hymn describing the day of judgment, notes 234 English translations, and praises its unmatched glory among hymnologists.
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Little Stories about GREAT HYMNS
"DIES IRAE"
(Day of Wrath)
"That day of wrath, that dreadful day
When heaven and earth shall pass away,
Both David and the Sibyl say.
What terror then shall us befall,
When lo, the Judge's steps appall,
About to sift the deeds of all."
It is generally believed that this hymn was composed by Thomas of Celano, a Franciscan of the 13th century. There are 234 English translations of this incomparable poem. Hymnologists of every creed testify to its unapproachable glory. It is freely acknowledged that no adequate translation has yet appeared.
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"DIES IRAE"
(Day of Wrath)
"That day of wrath, that dreadful day
When heaven and earth shall pass away,
Both David and the Sibyl say.
What terror then shall us befall,
When lo, the Judge's steps appall,
About to sift the deeds of all."
It is generally believed that this hymn was composed by Thomas of Celano, a Franciscan of the 13th century. There are 234 English translations of this incomparable poem. Hymnologists of every creed testify to its unapproachable glory. It is freely acknowledged that no adequate translation has yet appeared.
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What sub-type of article is it?
Hymn Or Psalm
Poem
What themes does it cover?
Religious
Death Mortality
What keywords are associated?
Dies Irae
Day Of Wrath
Thomas Of Celano
Franciscan Hymn
Judgment Day
English Translations
What entities or persons were involved?
Thomas Of Celano
Literary Details
Title
"Dies Irae" (Day Of Wrath)
Author
Thomas Of Celano
Subject
Day Of Wrath And Judgment
Key Lines
That Day Of Wrath, That Dreadful Day
When Heaven And Earth Shall Pass Away,
Both David And The Sibyl Say.
What Terror Then Shall Us Befall,
When Lo, The Judge's Steps Appall,
About To Sift The Deeds Of All.