The Gifts of the Three

CelticCapital14Spirit, give me of your abundance,
Father, give me of your wisdom,
Son, give me in my need,
Jesus beneath the shelter of your shield.

I lie down tonight,
with the Triune of my strength,
with the Father,
with Jesus,
with the Spirit of might.

Source: Unknown, Carmina Gadelica, Hymns and Incantations…, Vol. I, p. 75. English translation modified.

Graphic is from Carmina Gadelica, Hymns and Incantations…, Vol. I, p.74

 

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Lutheran pastor and musician serving St. Stephen's in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.

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