“I have just now been taught a song by someone, and I must sing it.” Describing the mysterious experience that led to his calling as a poet · Bede, Ecclesiastical History, IV.24; translated speech Faith Poetry
“I cannot sing; and for this reason I left the feast and went to the stable when I saw the harp coming towards me.” Explaining Caedmon’s initial reluctance and lack of confidence as a singer · Bede, Ecclesiastical History, IV.24; translated speech Music Solitude
