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Libertas Amoris [71]
Libertas Amoris.
XXIX.
Bernard.
L. Iustin.
CÆli & cellæ1 habitatio cognata est; & quem-
admodum ad invicem videntur habere ali-
quam cognationem nominis sic & pietatis, à cel-
lâ enim sæpè ad cœlum ascendimus. ipsa enim est
sponsi reclinatorium, Amantium aula, virtutum
custos, tranquillitatis portus, additamentum pa-
cis, medela vitiorum, contemplationis locus, ta-
bernaculum fæderis, nuptialis thalamus, portus
irriguus, paradisus deliciarum, cœli ianua, schola
scientiæ, conscientiæ cathedra, magistra silentij &
spiritualis scala vsque ad polorum alta pertingēs.
in ea si quis absque torpore persistit, fugit lites,
nescit odia, detractioni non vacat, temeraria iu-
dicia minimè facit, abhorret ocium nec veretur
mortem. Eia, Anima, quæ temetipsam Deo vouisti vt so-
litariæ vitæ perfectionem apprehēdere valeas, cel-
lulæ habitationem dilige, illam tene, illam ample-
ctere, de eâ nisi vrgente necessitate rationabili, seu
corporis impellente infirmitate vel fraternâ sua-
dente charitate exire noli. in ea sint tuæ spirituales
deliciæ atque interna solatia: & sine dubio cum
Amor duxerit te in solitudinem, Dominus loque-
tur ad cor tuum. elonga ergo fugiens & mane in
solitudine, si veram libertatem spiritus assequi
concupiscis.
CÆli & cellæ1 habitatio cognata est; & quem-
admodum ad invicem videntur habere ali-
quam cognationem nominis sic & pietatis, à cel-
lâ enim sæpè ad cœlum ascendimus. ipsa enim est
sponsi reclinatorium, Amantium aula, virtutum
custos, tranquillitatis portus, additamentum pa-
cis, medela vitiorum, contemplationis locus, ta-
bernaculum fæderis, nuptialis thalamus, portus
irriguus, paradisus deliciarum, cœli ianua, schola
scientiæ, conscientiæ cathedra, magistra silentij &
spiritualis scala vsque ad polorum alta pertingēs.
in ea si quis absque torpore persistit, fugit lites,
nescit odia, detractioni non vacat, temeraria iu-
dicia minimè facit, abhorret ocium nec veretur
mortem. Eia, Anima, quæ temetipsam Deo vouisti vt so-
litariæ vitæ perfectionem apprehēdere valeas, cel-
lulæ habitationem dilige, illam tene, illam ample-
ctere, de eâ nisi vrgente necessitate rationabili, seu
corporis impellente infirmitate vel fraternâ sua-
dente charitate exire noli. in ea sint tuæ spirituales
deliciæ atque interna solatia: & sine dubio cum
Amor duxerit te in solitudinem, Dominus loque-
tur ad cor tuum. elonga ergo fugiens & mane in
solitudine, si veram libertatem spiritus assequi
concupiscis.
Libertéde l'Amour.
XXIX.
Puis que i'estois iadis prisonniere à moy mesme,
Et qu' amour maintenant me la faict de qui i'ayme,
Qu' ayie fait en effect que chāger de prison?
Mais si l'on peut jamais gaigner à quelque change,
Qui d'homme que i'estois me verra viure en ange,
S'il dit, que i'ay gaigné, n'aurat-il pas raison?
XXIX.
Puis que i'estois iadis prisonniere à moy mesme,
Et qu' amour maintenant me la faict de qui i'ayme,
Qu' ayie fait en effect que chāger de prison?
Mais si l'on peut jamais gaigner à quelque change,
Qui d'homme que i'estois me verra viure en ange,
S'il dit, que i'ay gaigné, n'aurat-il pas raison?
Translations
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Freedom of love. |
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Living in heaven and living in a cell are related. And like the words for these two appear to be connected, so they also resemble
each other in piety, for often we ascend from the cell to heaven. For she is the couch2 of the bridegroom, court of lovers, guardian of virtues, haven of tranquility, enhancement of peace, remedy against vice,
place of contemplation, tabernacle of the Covenant, bridal bed, well-watered port, paradise of delights, door to heaven, school
of knowledge, seat of conscience, mistress of silence and spiritual stairway reaching to the heights of the poles. Whoever
persistently leads a life in that cell without defiling her shuns quarrels, knows not of hatred, has no room for detraction,
hardly ever passes rash judgement, abhors idleness and fears death. Come, soul, who have devoted yourself to God so that you
may be able to learn the perfection of a solitary life, love living in a cell, hold on to it, embrace it, do not leave it
unless reasonable necessity urges you, or physical illness forces you, or brotherly love persuades you. Let your spiritual
delights and inner comforts reside with her and without doubt when love will have lead you into solitude, God will speak
to your heart. Flee far away and remain in solitude, if you want to attain true freedom of spirit. |
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To the lover the cell is heaven. |
Literature
Sources and parallels
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Cage, prison of love, in:Amissa libertate laetior. [13] (in: Jacob Cats, Proteus (1618))
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Porteman 1975, p. 213. Pictura substantially altered, but same idea - prison of love - in: Amissa libertate laetior. [14] (in: Jacob Cats, Sinne- en minnebeelden (1627))
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Parallel for the pictura (exact copy), the same Latin quotation and French epigram, in:Kent u zelven [35] (in: Jan van Hoogstraten, Zegepraal der goddelyke liefde (1709))
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References, across this site, to this page:
- Amissa libertate laetior. [13] (in: Jacob Cats, Proteus (1618))
- Amissa libertate laetior. [14] (in: Jacob Cats, Sinne- en minnebeelden (1627))
- Kent u zelven [35] (in: Jan van Hoogstraten, Zegepraal der goddelyke liefde (1709))
Iconclass
In a small cell the soul is making a basket- the cross ~ symbols of Christ
[11D12]
- angels singing, making music
[11G21]
- cell ~ monastery (+ variant)
[11P31511(+0)]
- anchorite, hermit (+ variant)
[11Q331(+0)]
- adolescent, young woman, maiden
[31D13]
- the soul during lifetime
[31G1]
- container made of plant material other than wood: basket
[41A7751]
- craft-production, skilled handiwork (+ reeds, rushes ~ crafts, industries, agriculture)
[47E12(+442)]
- lute, and special forms of lute, e.g.: theorbo - CC - out of doors
[48CC7323]
- one person playing string instrument (plucked) - CC - out of doors
[48CC7522]
- Self-knowledge (+ emblematical representation of concept)
[52A53(+4)]
- Rest; 'Quiete' (Ripa) (+ emblematical representation of concept)
[54A46(+4)]
- Loneliness; 'Solitudine' (Ripa) (+ emblematical representation of concept)
[59AA1(+4)]
- proverbs, sayings, etc. (with TEXT)
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