CARMINA GADELICA

Ortha nan Gaidheal

THE SOUL SHRINE

God, give charge to Thy blessed angels

To keep guard around this stead to-night,

A band sacred, strong, and steadfast,

That will shield this soul-shrine from harm.

Safeguard Thou, God, this household to-night,

Themselves and their means and their fame,

Deliver them from death, from distress, from harm,

From the fruits of envy and of enmity.

Give Thou to us, O God of peace,

Thankfulness despite our loss,

To obey Thy statutes here below,

And to enjoy Thyself above.