Memory Verses:

 Compiled by Monk Preston

Youtube: "St. Patrick's Breastplate Prayer" Sung by: Ken Reed Ensemble (this is the version we sing).

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Postulant Lay Monks: 11th Month

This prayer is called "St. Patrick's Breastplate" because of those parts of it that seek God's protection.  It is also known as "The Deer's Cry" or "The Lorica".

This is the version that we as Celtic Monks have chosen to memorize and pray in the morning upon awakening.  We may additionally pray Psalm 5. We also sometimes use it during our Worship Service.  

In each instance we may either say it or sing it.  The melody we sing is that used by the Ken Read Ensemble in their Youtube clip. ____________________________________________________________

St. Patrick's Breastplate (First Section)

Prayer Upon Arising.

I bind unto myself today
The strong Name of the Trinity,
By invocation of the same,
The Three in One and One in Three.

I bind this day to me for ever.
By power of faith, Christ's incarnation;
His baptism in the Jordan river;
His death on Cross for my salvation;
His bursting from the spicèd tomb;
His riding up the heavenly way;
His coming at the day of doom;*
I bind unto myself today.

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"...and having on the breastplate of righteousness;”    

-Ephesians 7:14 ____________