ll in his general character of
an ordinary priest, as in his particular relation to his penitents.
The sixth section consists of nineteen stanzas, or 76 lines, on the
life and duties of a monk. The seventh section consists of twelve
stanzas, or 48 lines, on the life and duties of the _Celidhe De_,
or Culdees. The eighth section consists of thirty stanzas, or 120
lines, on the rule and order of the refectory, prayers, ablutions,
vespers, and the feasts and fasts of the year. The ninth and last
section consists of nineteen stanzas, or 76 lines, on the duties of
the kingly office, and the evil consequences that result to king
and people from their neglect or unfaithful discharge".

Among the manuscripts of Professor O'Curry in the Catholic
University, there are two lives of the holy author of this rule.
One of these lives is in Irish; the other a translation from the
Irish.

We publish to-day about one-half of the "Rule", the remainder, with
any notes deemed necessary for its elucidation, shall appear in our
next number.]

_"Incipit the Regulum (sic) of (St.) Mochuda, Preaching the Commandments
to Every Person"._

1. This is the way to come to the kingdom of the Lord,
Jesus, the all-powerful!
That God be loved by every soul,
Both in heart and in deed.

2. To love him with all your strength,
It is not difficult if you be prudent;
The love of your neighbour along with that,
The same as you love yourself.

3. Thou shalt not adore idols,
Because of the great Lord;
Thou shalt not offend thy Creator
By improper pride.

4. Give honour unto thy parents,
Give submission to the king,
And to every one who is higher
And who is older in life.

5. Give honour unto the Abbot,
The Son of Mary never-failing;
Thou shalt not steal, thou shalt not conceal,
Thou shalt not kill any one.

6. Thou shalt not be covetous of the world,
Nor of ill-gotten gain;
Thou shalt not bear false evidence against any one,
Thou shalt bring bitterness to none.

7. What thou wouldst desire from all men
For thyself, of every good,
Do thou that to every one,
That you may reach the kingdom.

8. What thou wouldst not desire for thyself
Of injury that is evil,
For no person