Rhyfel Michael a'r Ddraig, Dat. xii.7.) Dewch, canwn Blant Dynion, y rhyfel a fu Trwy'r nef, pan oedd Michael yn Dywysog y llu, I'r Brenin trag'wyddol (un gwrol a gwiw) Yn ymladd Rhyfeloedd yr Arglwydd ein Duw. Yn erbyn y Diafol y Ddraig a'i holl lu, Byddinoedd yr Arglwydd a lwyddodd yn gry'; Yn ofer ymffrostient a llidient mor llym, Fe ballodd eu Harfau, fe syrthiodd eu grym. Fe daflwyd hen Satan i'r ddaear i lawr, Ei lengoedd a gwympwyd gorchfygwyd y Cawr; A'r udgorn o orfoledd fe'i chwithwyd e' fry, Ne's ysgwyd Dyfnderau ofnadwy'r Pwll du. 'Nawr heibio 'r aeth awr y tywyllwch a'r braw, Crist gymmerth y deyrnas a'r gallu'n ei law; Cyhuddwr y brodyr (mae'n dda ganthynt hwy) A daflwyd o'r nefoedd ni chyfyd ef mwy. Trwy'th Waed yr Oen sanctaidd (mae'i rinwedd mor fawr) Y sathrodd dy lLuoedd y Temtiwr i lawr; Trwy'th Air a thrwy'th Enw galluog erio'd Ynnylliwyd y brwydr, i ti byddo'r Clod. Am hyn llawenyched trigolion y nen, Llewyrched pob seren yn siriol uchben; A'r Saint pan y canoch am ryfel y nef, Dyrchefwch eich Prynwr a'i Enw mawr ef.cyf. Dafydd Jones 1711-77 Hymnau a Chaniadau Ysprydol 1775 [Mesur: 11.11.11.11] |
The War of Michael and the Dragon, Rev. 12:7.) Come let us sing, Children of Men, the battle that was Throughout heaven, when Michael was Prince of the host, For the King eternal (one manly and worthy) Fighting the battles of the Lord our God. Against the Devil, the Dragon and all his host, The armies of the Lord succeeded strongly; Vainly they boasted and became so sharply wrathful, Their weapons failed, their power fell. Old Satan was flung down to the earth, His legions fell, the Giant was overcome; And the trumpet of jubilation it was blown up above, Until the terrible depths of the black pit were shaken. Now past went the hour of the darkness and the terror, Christ shall take the Kingdom and the power in his hand; The accuser of the brethren (it is good for them) Was cast from heaven he shall rise no more. Through the blood of the holy Lamb (his merit is so great) Thy hosts trampled the Tempter down; Through thy Word and through thy powerful Name ever Was the battle won, to thee be the acclaim. Therefore let the inhabitants of the sky shine, Let every star shine cheerfully overhead; And ye Saints, when ye sing about the battle of heaven, Exalt your Redeemer and his great Name.tr. 2020 Richard B Gillion |
Michael's war with the dragon.) Let mortal tongues attempt to sing, The wars of Heav'n, when Michael stood Chief general of th'eternal King, And fought the battles of our God. Against the dragon and his host The armies of the Lord prevail; In vain they rage, in vain they boast, Their courage sinks, their weapons fail. Down to the earth was Satan thrown, Down to the earth his legions fell; Then was the trump of triumph blown, And shook the dreadful deeps of hell. Now is the hour of darkness past, Christ has assumed His reigning power; Behold the great accuser cast Down from the skies, to rise no more. 'Twas by Thy blood, immortal Lamb, Thine armies trod the tempter down; 'Twas by Thy Word and powerful name They gained the battle and renown. Rejoice, ye heav'ns; let every star Shine with new glories round the sky; Saints, while ye sing the heav'nly war, Raise your deliverer's name on high.Isaac Watts 1674-1748 Hymns and Spiritual Songs 1707 Tune [LM 8888]: St John's Highlands (anonymous) |