CARMINA GADELICA

Ortha nan Gaidheal

THE SOUL LEADING

Be this soul on Thine arm, O Christ,

Thou King of the City of Heaven.

Amen.

Since Thou, O Christ, it was who bought'st this soul,

Be its peace on Thine own keeping.

Amen.

And may the strong Michael, high king of the angels,

Be preparing the path before this soul, O God.

Amen.

Oh! the strong Michael in peace with thee, soul,

And preparing for thee the way to the kingdom of the Son

of God.

Amen.