Spiritual Songs and Lamentations

This collection features poetic translations of various biblical passages, including John Donne’s notable version of Lamentations, along with other Hebrew Bible songs and prayers translated by Michael Drayton and George Sandys. The pieces encompass a diverse range of biblical texts, such as the Song of Songs, the songs of Moses, Deborah, and Habakkuk, as well as prayers by Hannah, Jonah, and Hezekiah, and selected passages from Isaiah. With a simple yet stylish approach, these translations aim to offer a personal and poetic interpretation that stands apart from traditional prose versions.