The Lorica – Music and Lyric by Gayle Salmond
I bind unto myself today
The gift to call on the Trinity
The saving faith where I can say
Come three in one, oh one in three
Be above me, as high as the noonday sun
Be below me, the rock I set my feet upon
Be beside me, the wind on my left and right
Be behind me, oh circle me with Your truth and light
I bind unto myself today
The love of Angels and Seraphim
The prayers and prophesies of Saints
The words and deeds of righteous men
God’s ear to hear me
God’s hand to guide me
God’s might to uphold me
God’s shield to hide me
Against all powers deceiving
Against my own unbelieving
Whether near or far
I bind unto myself today
The hope to rise from the dust of earth
The songs of nature giving praise
To Father, Spirit, Living Word
I’ve really come to enjoy this song in recent weeks. I’ve been playing either this cd or the Symphony Sessions on the way home from a night class, and, well, having just celebrated St. Patrick’s Day, this had been on my mind anyway. 🙂 Intrigued by the irregular rhythms, and just love the tune! (…and I have to say, the range of this whole album is just easier for me to sing along with. 😉 ) A blessed Holy Week, and powerful Resurrection to you all!!
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Hey Steve!!!
Thank you so much for playing this song last week, on Huntley St.!!! Love it!!! Talk soon!!!
i love this song, this ‘devotion’. It’s a great way to start the day, singing it, to bind all the positives to yourself like armor, to face the day ahead. (-: thank you Steve for putting this in our ‘arsenal’!
Also,this general prayer was covered by the rock band Iona on their album,”Journey into the Mourn”. I do like the way these verses are arranged here.