TRAVELLERS' PRAYER
(Arr. John Renbourn. From the Scottish Hebrides)

Praise to the moon, bright queen of the skies,
Jewel of the black night, the light of our eyes.
Brighter than starlight, whiter than snow,
Look down on us in the darkness below.

If well you should find us, then well let us stay,
Be it seven times better when you make your way.
Be it seven times better when we greet the dawn,
So light up our way and keep us from all harm.

Give strength to the weary. Give alms to the poor.
To the tainted and needy five senses restore.
Give song to our voices. Give sight to our eyes,
To see the sun bow as the new moon shall rise.

Cast your eyes downward to our dwelling place,
Three times for favor and three times for grace.
Over the dark clouds your face for to see,
To banish misfortune and keep trinity.

In the name of Our Lady, bright maiden of grace,
In the name of the King of the city of peace,
In the name of our Savior, who hung on the tree,
All praise to the moon, for eternity.

I'll have to wait for my computer-jock son to help me post the midi file. --Allison