CARMINA GADELICA

Ortha nan Gaidheal

THE PROTECTION OF THE CATTLE

Pastures smooth, long, and spreading,

Grassy meads aneath your feet,

The friendship of God the Son to bring you home

To the field of the fountains,

Field of the fountains.

Closed be every pit to you,

Smoothed be every knoll to you,

Cosy every exposure to you,

Beside the cold mountains,

Beside the cold mountains.

The care of Peter and of Paul,

The care of James and of John,

The care of Bride fair and of Mary Virgin,

To meet you and to tend you,

Oh! the care of all the band

To protect you and to strengthen you.