A Call to the Welsh

by John J. Butler
5 March 1996

His Melodious Voice, permeates the World,
'Tis the Spirit of this New Age;
The Music Sweet and Delicate,
Frees one's Soul from its Human Cage.

Hear Him now, the Celestial Lark,
this Warm and Springtime morn;
Hear His Breath kiss the Aerian Harp,
Each day at the hour of Dawn.

I hear it now, it is so Clear,
Like the Sound of the Dragon's Roar;
Like many voices raised in cheer,
That set one's Spirit to soar.

Hear the song from this Mighty Wing,
It has Words of joy to all;
See the Daffodils swaying in the wind,
'It is the Lord of Hosts who Calls.

Why are your Chapels empty now?
You, the Children of Saints and Bards;
Yet greatness will be yours, I vow,
When you Sing with this Celestial Harp.

So awake you Welsh, Awake! Awake!
'Tis the Nation's time to Rise,
Revive your Ancient faith, Awake!
And with Baha'u'llah, now Harmonise.


Notes:

Wales is known as the land of Song, thus the emphasis on singing.

The Dragon's Roar.... The Red Dragon is the emblem of Wales and used on our Flag. Here I use it to denote the Welsh themselves when they are at the Arms Park, the National Rugby Football Stadium of Wales in Cardiff. The next line also fit with this.

The song from this Mighty Wing is of course Baha'u'llah as the Bird of Paradise also referred here as the Celestial Lark.

The Daffodils are also an emblem of Wales, the flower being worn by the Welsh on St. David's Day (March 1st). Hence, this line refers also to the Welsh whom I believe are still very spiritual, even if they have lost direction, thus, I believe that they will be moved by the Breeze of Baha'u'llah went it touches them.

Wales is a land of chapels more than churches and throughout Wales, chapels are now mostly empty. Many others have closed down or have other uses, or have simply been demolished, hence the questions...

The history of Wales is scattered with Christian Saints, while the Bards go back to the time of the Druid, and is still very strong in Wales today in various forms, most noticeably during the Annually held National and International Eisteddfod. It is a week long festival of dance, music and poetry, with the crowning of the Bard (The winning Poet) being the highlight of the festival.


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Last update: March 25, 1996