CARMINA GADELICA

Ortha nan Gaidheal

TO WHOM SHALL I OFFER OBLATION

To whom shall I offer oblation

In name of Michael on high ?

I will give tithe of my means

To the forsaken illustrious One.

Because of all that I have seen,

Of His peace and of His mercy,

Lift Thou my soul to Thee, O Son of God,

Nor leave me ever.

Remember me in the mountain,

Under Thy wing shield Thou me;

Rock of truth, do not forsake me,

My wish it were ever to be near Thee.

Give to me the wedding garment,

Be angels conversing with me in every need,

Be the holy apostles protecting me,

The fair Mary and Thou, Jesu of grace,

The fair Mary and Thou, Jesu of grace.