Gezelle was called to Bruges to translate a theological work of the bishop.
In 1896-1897 Gezelle worked on a translation of a Latin theological tract by Mgr. Waffelaert at the request of the bishop. It was published incompletely in 1897 under the title Goddelijke Beschouwingen (Reflections on the Divine).
Goddelijke beschouwingen (Reflections on the Divine). [Van G.-J. Waffelaert, uit het Latijn vertaald]. Kortrijk: E. Beyaert, 1897-1899. (appeared in sections)