THE WELSH LANGUAGE.
Reading edition
My bardic friend "Caradawc," of Abergavenny, sent me the following Englyn, with a request that I would write an English translation:
ENGLYN I'R IAITH GYMRAEG.
Iaith anwyl y Brythoniaid;—Iaith gywrain— Iaith gara fy Enaid; Iaith gry, iaith bery heb baid, Gorenwog Iaith Gwroniaid.
IOAN DAFYDD A'I CANT.
To which was written and forwarded the following reply;
ON THE WELSH LANGUAGE.
A language to love—when our tongues in love speak it; A language to hate—when 'tis spoken by fools; A language to live—when the pure in life seek it, A language to die—when the lying tongue rules; A blessing—when blessings lead men to enjoy it; A curse—when for cursing 'tis used as a rod; The language of Satan—when devils employ it; When angels indite it—the language of God.