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Celtic Morning Prayer

By Celtic TraditionSource: Celtic Tradition - St. Patrick's Breastplate (Public Domain)41 words

I arise today through the strength of heaven: Light of sun, radiance of moon, splendor of fire, speed of lightning, swiftness of wind, depth of sea, stability of earth, firmness of rock. I arise today through God's strength to pilot me.

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