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The Deer’s Cry [excerpt]
Attributed as a song Patrick would sing.
Translated by Kuno Meyer
I arise today
Through God’s strength to pilot me:
God’s might to uphold me,
God’s wisdom to guide me,
God’s eye to look before me,
God’s ear to hear me,
God’s word to speak for me,
God’s hand to guard me,
God’ s way to lie before me,
God’s shield to protect me,
God’s host to save me
From the snares of evils,
From temptations of vices,
From every one who shall wish me ill,
Afar and anear
Alone and in a multitude.
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