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672–735 England
Bede (c. 672/673–26 May 735) was an Anglo-Saxon historian, theologian and scientific writer; often called the Venerable Bede. His best-known work, the Historia Ecclesiastica Gentis Anglorum (Ecclesiastical History of the English People) was completed in 731.
Also known as: Saint Bede, Venerable Bede
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How Bishop Aidan foretold to certain seamen a storm that would happen, and gave them some holy oil to lay it.
Before the dread journey which needs must be taken
Fore there neidfaerae • naenig uuiurthit
For þam nedfere • næni wyrþeþ
It is told that there was then such perfect peace in Britain, wheresoever the dominion of King Edwin extended, that, as is still proverbially said, a woman with her new-born babe might walk throughout the island, from sea to sea, without receiving any harm.
Should history tell of good men and their good estate, the thoughtful listener is spurred on to imitate the good; should it record the evils ends of wicked men, no less effectually the devout and earnest listener or reader is kindled to eschew what is harmful and perverse, and himself with greater care pursue those things which he has learned to be good and pleasing in the sight of God.
Colgrave and Mynors translation (1969)