For the air rushes

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by Hildegard von Bingen (1098 - 1179)

Translation © by Grant Hicks

Aer enim volat

Language: Latin

Our translations: ENG

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Aer enim volat
Et cum omnibus creaturis officia sua exercet,
Et firmamentum eum sustinet
Ac aer in viribus istius pascitur.

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For the air rushes

Language: English after the Latin

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For the air rushes
And serves its function with all creatures,
And the firmament sustains it,
And indeed the air feeds on its strength.

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This text was added to the website: 2026-07-26
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Word count: 24