Quote Originally Posted by Biathlonman View Post
I arise today
through the strength of heaven
light of sun
radiance of moon
splendour of fire
speed of lightning
swiftness of wind
depth of sea
stability of earth
firmness of rock.

- from St Patrick’s Breastplate
And the tune, the melody, Saint Patrick's Breastplate is beautiful.

Every year our Irish trio plays at an Episcopal service at which that hymn is done. Too bad I've never heard it at my Church (Catholic).