Arthurian Miscellany: The Waking of King Arthur, Brechva'...

Sacred Texts Legends/Sagas England Index Previous Next An Arthurian Miscellany THE WAKING OF KING ARTHUR BRECHVA'S HARP-SONG by ERNEST RHYS Little harp, at the cry He shall come in his time; And thy sword-song on high, High shall chime. Little harp, in his heart Is the fire; in his hand Are the sword, and the Art, To command. Little harp, like the wind Is his strength; like thy sound Are his words, to unbind Every wound. Little harp, if his name Be unknown, ye shall hear How the Stars tell his fame Far and near. Little harp, if unknown He awake, there shall sing All the Stars, as they crown Him All-King! Next: Sir Launcelot and the Sancgreal, by Ernest Rhys [1905]