Breastplate of St. Patrick
(lyrics & music by Martin O'Malley & St. Patrick)

"...the words for Breastplate of St. Patrick were written, reportedly, by the Saint himself. I moved them around a little from the Irish translation so they'd rhyme better in English."

Chorus: I arise today with a mighty strength
through the invocation of the Trinity
with belief in the three-ness and confession in the
One Creator of creations.


Speed of lightning or of fire and depth of sea
God's strength on this day to pilot me
Radiant moon and swiftest wind
by my side the strength of Him
at my back and on this path that lies before me
I call His power to be my shield this day
against the cruel and merciless foes who block my way
Against the works of smiths and wizzards

and the black laws of pagans
and the spells of evil souls who wish me ill
Christ beside me, Christ with me, Christ in me
Christ around me, Christ below me, Christ above me
On my left and on my right Christ with me into the night
Christ in the heart of every man who thinks of me.

(Chorus)

I arise today with a mighty strength


® Martin O'Malley

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