_(6th Century)_
1. Exalted prophet, high above the earthly fray,
Your thoughts soared heavenward, far from trivial play.
Saint Columba, we venerate your name,
Your wisdom, your virtue, and your enduring flame.
2. Renowned for your prayers and your words of might,
You shone as a beacon, a guiding light,
Enlightening the minds of seekers far and wide,
Discerning the truth with spiritual pride.
3. In your monastic cell, secluded from sight,
You devoted your life to seeking eternal light.
Your pen flowed with eloquence, profound and grand,
Sharing the wisdom of God, reaching every strand.
4. Your words, like gentle breezes, embraced our hearts,
Soothing our pain and dispelling our darkest parts.
Through trials and tribulations, you stood by our side,
A pillar of strength, a source of spiritual guide.
5. Your words flowed like honey, sweet and divine,
Nourishing our souls, like celestial wine.
You spoke of the glory of the heavenly abode,
Inspiring us to follow, on sacred paths we strode.
6. Though centuries have passed, your presence still lingers,
In the minds and hearts of faithful believers.
Your legacy endures, a radiant light,
Guiding us forward, through both day and night.
7. Saint Columba, we extol your greatness today,
Remembering your life and the words you did say.
May your wisdom continue to inspire our way,
As we strive to follow your example, each day.