Religion
The Soul Leading
Translated by Alexander Carmichael (1900) · From Carmina Gadelica, vol. I (1900): Invocations
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.
Codex Note
Gaelic: An Treoraich Anama. Carmina Gadelica I, no. 51, Invocations.
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Anonymous (Scottish Gaelic). “The Soul Leading.” Translated by Alexander Carmichael. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-scottish-gaelic/50/.
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Anonymous (Scottish Gaelic). “The Soul Leading.” Translated by Alexander Carmichael. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-scottish-gaelic/50/.
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