May the road rise up to meet you
May the wind be always at your back.
The strength of the bear be yours
The speed of the eagle be yours
And the industry of the ant
The goodness of the sea be yours
The goodness of the earth be yours
And the goodness of heaven be yours
A long life and sunny days
May your soul never go home
Until your child falls in love.
I saw a stranger yesterday
I put food on his platter
I put drink in his cup
I put music in his heart.
Heart to heart, hand in hand
We sing your praise.
God’s blessing on me when I break bread
God’s blessing on me at the end of my meal
Let nothing in my body increase the weight of my soul.
He who will be a chief, let him be a bridge.
May you wear this garment until it is in shreds
May you wear this garment until it is in pieces
May you wear it with food and music
In each place I wish to be.
May the sun shine upon your face
May the rain fall softly on your crops.
A blessing on you in light and darkness
Every day and night of your life.
May every day bring happiness to you, with no sadness.
Honour and tenderness to you always.
Peace of the grass to you
Peace of the earth to you.
You who were present at my life’s beginning
Be there at my journey’s end.
Amen.

 

 

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