CARMINA GADELICA

Ortha nan Gaidheal

SLEEPING PRAYER

I am placing my soul and my body

On Thy sanctuary this night, O God,

On Thy sanctuary, O Jesus Christ,

On Thy sanctuary, O Spirit of perfect truth,

The Three who would defend my cause,

Nor turn Their backs upon me.

Thou, Father, who art kind and just,

Thou, Son, who didst overcome death,

Thou, Holy Spirit of power,

Be keeping me this night from harm;

The Three who would justify me

Keeping me this night and always.