CARMINA GADELICA

Ortha nan Gaidheal

BLESS, O CHIEF OF GENEROUS CHIEFS

Bless, O Chief of generous chiefs

Myself and everything anear me,

Bless me in all my actions,

Make Thou me safe for ever,

Make Thou me safe for ever.

From every brownie and ban-shee,

From every evil wish and sorrow,

From every nymph and water-wraith,

From every fairy-mouse and grass-mouse,

From every fairy-mouse and grass-mouse.

From every troll among the hills,

From every siren hard pressing me,

From every ghoul within the glens,

Oh ! save me till the end of my day.

Oh! save me till the end of my day.