I ARISE TODAY

I arise today, through the strength of heaven;
light of sun, radiance of moon,
splendor of fire, speed of lightning,
swiftness of wind, depth of the sea,
stability of earth, firmness of rock.

I arise today, through God’s strength to pilot me;
God’s eye to look before me, God’s wisdom to guide me,
God’s way to lie before me, God’s shield to protect me,
from all who shall wish me ill, afar and a-near
alone and in a multitude.

Against every cruel merciless power
that may oppose my body and soul,

Christ with me, Christ before me,
Christ behind me, Christ in me,
Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ on my right, Christ on my left,
Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down,
Christ when I arise, Christ to shield me.

Christ in the heart of every one who thinks of me,
Christ in the mouth of every one who speaks of me,

I arise today.

NOTE | The lyrics are taken from Kuno Meyo’s translation of the 8th century anonymous poem sometimes, but apparently incorrectly attributed to Saint Patrick and alternatively entitled ST PATRICKS BREASTPLATE and THE DEER’S CRY. The opening words in the original Irish ‘atom-riung’ translated here as “I arise” have also been translated as “I gird myself”. This prayer poem served as a prayer for protection against the perils faced by medieval travelers.

Album: The pilgrim. A Celtic suite for orchestra, soloists, Pipe band and choir. [music by Shaun Davey, Tara CD, Dublin , 1994

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