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The Book of Dreams and Ghosts
·
Andrew Lang
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Donald,
whether
naturally
or
by
reason
of
his
ghostly
visitant,
was
a
religious
man,
and
commemorated
his
troubles
in
some
verses
which
bear
the
name
of
"The
Hymn
of
Donald
Ban
of
the
Bocan".
In
these
he
speaks
of
the
common
belief
that
he
had
done
something
to
deserve
all
this
annoyance,
and
makes
mention
of
the
"stones
and
clods"
which
flew
about
his
house
in
the
night
time.
Otherwise
the
hymn
is
mainly
composed
of
religious
sentiments,
but
its
connection
with
the
story
makes
it
interesting,
and
the
following
is
a
literal
translation
of
it.
THE
HYMN
OF
DONALD
BAN
O
God
that
created
me
so
helpless,
Strengthen
my
belief
and
make
it
firm.
Command
an
angel
to
come
from
Paradise,
And
take
up
his
abode
in
my
dwelling,
To
protect
me
from
every
trouble
That
wicked
folks
are
putting
in
my
way;
Jesus,
that
did'st
suffer
Thy
crucifixion,
Restrain
their
doings,
and
be
with
me
Thyself.
Little
wonder
though
I
am
thoughtful--
Always
at
the
time
when
I
go
to
bed
The
stones
and
the
clods
will
arise--
How
could
a
saint
get
sleep
there?
I
am
without
peace
or
rest,
Without
repose
or
sleep
till
the
morning;
O
Thou
that
art
in
the
throne
of
grace,
Behold
my
treatment
and
be
a
guard
to
me.
Little
wonder
though
I
am
troubled,
So
many
stories
about
me
in
every
place.
Some
that
are
unjust
will
be
saying,
"It
is
all
owing
to
himself,
that
affair".
Judge
not
except
as
you
know,
Though
the
Son
of
God
were
awaking
you;
No
one
knows
if
I
have
deserved
more
Than
a
rich
man
that
is
without
care.
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