Words: Attributed to Dallan Forgaill, 8th Century; translated from ancient Irish to English by Mary E. Byrne, in “Eriú,” Journal of the School of Irish Learning, 1905, and versed by Eleanor H. Hull, 1912.

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Words: Attributed to Dallan Forgaill, 8th Century; translated from ancient Irish to English by Mary E. Byrne, in “Eriú,” Journal of the School of Irish Learning, 1905, and versed by Eleanor H. Hull, 1912.

The melody music “Slane” is of Irish folk origin Slane Hill is about ten miles from Tara in County Meath. It was on Slane Hill around 433 AD that St. Patrick defied a royal edict by lighting candles on Easter Eve. High King Logaire of Tara had decreed that no one could light a fire before Logaire began the pagan spring festival by lighting a fire on Tara Hill. Logaire was so impressed by Patrick’s devotion that, despite his defiance, he let him continue his missionary work.

This is a song in the “Public Domain.” I have found literally hundreds of versions of this old song in my searching but most are for the most part performed in the traditional manner. Each artist adds his or her own style and personality to this hymn. What I have done is simply transpose the music to fit my style of voice and artistry and have made it more my own song than the traditional. I consider this a gift from God because this song is a true expression of my heart for Christ Jesus.

If any one knows for certain if this is not a song of public domain please let me know.
Thank you and God bless you.
Kenneth Beck