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Post by andi on Sept 21, 2005 1:48:43 GMT 10
May the blessing of light be on you
May the blessing of light be on you Light without and light within. May the blessed sunlight shine on you like a great peat fire, So that stranger and friend may come and warm himself at it. And may light shine out of the two eyes of you, Like a candle set in the window of a house, Bidding the wanderer come in out of the storm.
May the blessing of the rain be on you, May it beat upon your Spirit And wash it fair and clean, And leave there a shining pool where the blue of Heaven shines, And sometimes a star.
May the blessing of the earth be on you, Soft under your feet as you pass along the roads, Soft under you as you lie out on it, tired at the end of day; And may it rest easy over you when, at last, you lie out under it. May it rest so lightly over you That your soul may be out from under it quickly; Up and off and on its way to God. And now may the Lord bless you, and bless you kindly. Amen.
-Scottish Blessing- If there is righteousness in the heart
If there is righteousness in the heart, there will be beauty in the character. If there is beauty in the character, there will be harmony in the home. If there is harmony in the home, there will be order in the nation. If there is order in the nation, there will be peace in the world. So let it be.
-Scottish Blessing-
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Post by andi on Sept 21, 2005 1:52:49 GMT 10
May you have
Walls for the wind And a roof for the rain, And drinks bedside the fire Laughter to cheer you And those you love near you, And all that your heart may desire.
-Celtic Blessing-
God to enfold me
God to enfold me, God to surround me, God in my speaking, God in my thinking.
God in my sleeping, God in my waking, God in my watching, God in my hoping.
God in my life, God in my lips, God in my soul, God in my heart.
God in my sufficing, God in my slumber, God in mine ever-living soul, God in mine eternity.
-ancient celtic oral traditions-
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Post by andi on Sept 21, 2005 1:54:49 GMT 10
An Old Wedding Blessing
May God be with you and bless you. May you see your children's children. May you be poor in misfortune, rich in blessings. May you know nothing but happiness From this day forward.
-Scottish Blessing-
Be ye our angel unawares
If after Kirk ye bide a wee, There's some would like to speak to ye, If after Kirk ye rise and flee We' all seem cauld and still to ye. The one that's in the seat with ye Is stranger here than ye, maybe. All here have got their fears and cares, Add ye your soul unto our prayers, Be ye our angel unawares.
-Scottish Blessing-
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Post by LLady on Sept 21, 2005 3:11:32 GMT 10
Wonderful!
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Post by andi on Sept 21, 2005 4:52:26 GMT 10
May the road rise up to meet you
May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face; the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.
-traditional gaelic blessing-
May those who love us, love us
May those who love us, love us. And those who don't love us, May God turn their hearts; And if He doesn't turn their hearts, May He turn their ankles, So we will know them by their limping.
-Scottish Blessing-
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Post by andi on Sept 21, 2005 4:55:37 GMT 10
I arise today
Through a mighty strength: God's power to guide me, God's might to uphold me, God's eyes to watch over me; God's ear to hear me, God's word to give me speech, God's hand to guard me, God's way to lie before me, God's shield to shelter me, God's host to secure me.
-first millenium - bridgid of gael-
May there always be work for your hands to do
May there always be work for your hands to do. May your purse always hold a coin or two. May the sun always shine upon your window pane. May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain. May the hand of a friend always be near to you and May God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.
-traditional blessing-
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Post by andi on Sept 21, 2005 4:57:41 GMT 10
We bathe your palms
We bathe your palms In the showers of wine, In the crook of the kindling, In the seven elements, In the sap of the tree, In the milk of honey,
We place nine pure, choice gifts In your clear beloved face:
The gift of form, The gift of voice, The gift of fortune, The gift of goodness, The gift of eminence, The gift of charity, The gift of integrity, The gift of true nobility, The gift of apt speech.
-traditional gaelic-
You are the peace of all things calm
You are the peace of all things calm You are the place to hide from harm You are the light that shines in dark You are the heart's eternal spark You are the door that's open wide You are the guest who waits inside You are the stranger at the door You are the calling of the poor You are my Lord and with me from ill You are the light, the truth, the way You are my Saviour this very day.
-celtic oral tradition - 1st millennium-
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Post by andi on Sept 21, 2005 5:00:12 GMT 10
Deep peace of the running wave to you
Deep peace of the running wave to you. Deep peace of the flowing air to you. Deep peace of the quiet earth to you. Deep peace of the shining stars to you. Deep peace of the infinite peace to you.
-adapted from - ancient gaelic runes-
My Fortress
My Fortress The Sacred Three My fortress be Encircling me Come and be round My hearth and my home.
-celtic prayer-
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Post by andi on Sept 21, 2005 5:01:40 GMT 10
Circle me, Lord
Circle me, Lord. Keep protection near And danger afar. Circle me, Lord Keep hope within. Keep doubt without. Circle me, Lord. Keep light near And darkness afar. Circle me, Lord. Keep peace within. Keep evil out.
-david adam-
Spare Us the Fall
Spare Us the Fall May the roof above never fall in, May we below never fall out.
-a Celtic grace-
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Post by andi on Sept 21, 2005 5:03:53 GMT 10
God's Heart
There is a mother's heart in the heart of God. And 'tis his delight to break the bread of love and truth for his children.
-from a Hebridean mother-
Big Sea, Little Boat
Dear God, be good to me; The sea is so wide, And my boat is so small.
-fisherman's prayer-
A Familiar Stranger
I saw a stranger today. I put food for him in the eating-place And drink in the drinking-place And music in the listening-place.
In the Holy name of the Trinity He blessed myself and my family. And the lark said in her warble Often, often, often Goes Christ in the stranger's guise.
O, oft and oft and oft, Goes Christ in the stranger's guise.
-Celtic Rune of Hospitality-
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Post by andi on Sept 21, 2005 5:07:53 GMT 10
Enjoy them, LLady! If anyone know more, please add them.
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Post by Elly on Sept 21, 2005 8:35:59 GMT 10
Great ones Andi, I missed this thread, #shock# See if I can add some more #wave#
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