CARMINA GADELICA

Ortha nan Gaidheal

A RESTING PRAYER

God shield the house, the fire, the kine

Every one who dwells herein to-night.

Shield myself and my beloved group,

Preserve us from violence and from harm;

Preserve us from foes this night,

For the sake of the Son of the Mary Mother,

In this place, and in every place wherein they dwell to-night,

On this night and on every night,

This night and every night.