Opera Omnia; cum Scholiis S. Maximi et Paraphrasi Pachymerae

From learned Athens to Rome with Paul he came,
A man grave in piety from the Areopagus:
Dionysius, the renowned author, a man grave in piety,
Came into the Celtic fields of laws and of right.
He who, as before he hung upon the lips of his teacher Paul,
Moistened parched mouths with Christian waters:
Thus he imbued the hearts of the Franks with the sacred dogma of Christ,
And reaped an extraordinary harvest.
Age had erased the name of the great author;
Envious fates had stolen the honor from the author:
The name of the great author flourishes anew for all time,
Beauty and honor are restored to the author.
Begone, trifles! Far hence, foolish problems,
And whatever a lying old rumor used to sing:
By the file of Father LANSSELIUS the renowned author shines,
And speaks more learnedly in both Greek and Latin tongue.
Bravo! Since DIONYSIUS now shines in a new garment,
France owes this praise to LANSSELIUS.

UPON THE BOOKS OF THE DIVINE DIONYSIUS

PUBLISHED BY THE REVEREND FATHER PETER LANSSELIUS

of the Society of Jesus.

A decorative woodcut initial 'I' featuring two figures (possibly angels or cherubs) flanking the letter, with floral and scrollwork ornamentation.

Who could endure the unbroken rays
Of Hyperion without a shrinking countenance?
Who, more foolish than Daedalean Icarus,
Would attempt the heights of heaven on playful
Wings, lest he should mark the glassy
Marbles of the sea with his own name?
Greater dangers and the fear
Of greater destruction await that man,
Whoever, Father, should wish to follow you
Closely with a prideful gait,
As you mix Attic honey with Roman charms
Through skillful study.