The Celtic Literature Collective

The Englyn on Padarn's Staff
CCCC MS.199, fo.11 a

Amdinnit trynit trylenn.
Amtrybann teirbann treisguenn.
Amcen creiriou gurth cyrrguenn.
Amdifuys dual bacl patern.


Translation:
Much accomplishing, much loved, it gives protection,
Its holy power reaching the limits of three continents.
No other relic can be compared with Cyrwen--
A wonderful gift--Padarn's Staff.

SOURCE
Williams, Ifor. "An Old Welsh Verse". The Beginnings of Welsh Poetry. ed. Rachel Bromwich. Cardiff: UoW Press, 1972.