I bind unto myself today
The power of God to hold and lead,
His eye to watch, his might to stay,
His ear to hearken to my need,
The wisdom of my God to teach,
His hand to guide, his shield to ward,
The word of God to give me speech,
His heavenly host to by my guard.
Patrick (c.385-461), S. Patrick’s Breastplate.
(S. Patrick's Day,17th March.) 'I was jealous of the proud when I saw that things go well for the wicked.' Psalm 73:3 (Good News Bible). Captured by Irish raiders when he was 16 years old, Patrick was enslaved in Ireland. He wrote,' At that time I did not know the true God. There I sought him and there I found him. I am convinced that God protected me from all evil through his Spirit who lives and works in me to this very day.' (Sketch by Kip Crooks).
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