Patrick, St., the 2nd Bishop and Patron Saint of Ireland, was the son of Calpurnius, a deacon, and grandson of Potitus, a presbyter, and great grandson of Odissus, a deacon, was born most probably near Dumbarton, in North Britain, in 372. According to his epistle to Coroticus, his father was also a decurio, a member of the local town council, and a Roman by descent. Hence probably the name Patricius. St. Patrick alludes in Coroticus, § 5, to his having been originally a freeman, and of noble birth. His birthplace is termed in his Confession, § 1, Bannavem Taberniæ. Some have identified that place with Boulogne-sur-Mer, in France. His mother's name was Concessa, said to have been sister of St. Martin of Tours. According to Tirechan's Coll… Go to person page >
Translator: Anonymous
In some hymnals, the editors noted that a hymn's author is unknown to them, and so this artificial "person" entry is used to reflect that fact. Obviously, the hymns attributed to "Author Unknown" "Unknown" or "Anonymous" could have been written by many people over a span of many centuries. Go to person page >
Display Title: I Sing as I Arise TodayFirst Line: I sing as I arise todayTune Title: ROCKINGHAM OLDAuthor: Michael Schultz, b. 1963; Anon.Meter: LMDate: 2008Subject: Morning |
Display Title: I Sing as I Arise TodayFirst Line: I sing as I arise today!Tune Title: SEED OF LIFEAuthor: St. Patrick, 372-466Meter: L.M.Date: 1995Subject: God | Guidance of; Morning | ; Pilgrimage | ; Year B | Trinity SundaySource: Transl. anon.
Display Title: I Sing As I Arise TodayFirst Line: I sing as I arise today!Tune Title: KINGAuthor: St. Patrick, 372-466; AnonymousMeter: LMDate: 1986Subject: Courage | ; God the Father (Creator) | ; Guidance | ; Morning | ; Petition | ; Providence |
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