Christ, as light

illumine and guide me.

Christ, as a sheild

overshadow me.

Christ under me;

Christ over me;

Christ beside me

on my left and my right

This day be within and without me

lowly and meek, yet all-powerful

Be in the heart of each to whom I speak;

in the mouth of each who speaks unto me,

This day be within and without me,

lowly and meek, yet all-powerful.

Christ as a light;

Christ as a shield;

Christ beside me

on my left and my right

~A morning canticle from Celtic Daily Prayer-Prayers and readings from the Northumbria Community.