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perform, either by means of these letters, or by the operations of poetry.
“[1]I am possessed of songs: such as
neither the spouse of a king, nor any son
of man can repeat; one of them is called
the Helper: it will help thee at thy
need, in sickness, grief and all
adversities.
“I know a Song, which the sons of men
ought to sing, if they would become
skilful physicians.
“[2]I know a Song, by which I soften
and inchant the arms of my enemies;
and render their weapons of none effect.
“I know a Song, which I need only to
sing when men have loaded me with
bonds; for the moment I sing it, my
chains fall in pieces, and I walk forth at
liberty.
“I know a Song, useful to all mankind;
for as soon as hatred inflames the sons of
men, the moment I sing it they are
appeased.
