Prayer of St Patrick - Breastplate

Christ, as a light illumine and guide me.
Christ, as a shield overshadow me and cover me.
Christ, be under me; Christ, be over me.
Christ, be beside me on my left and my right.

Christ, this day be within and without me.
Christ, the lowly and meek.

Christ, the all-powerful, be in the heart of each to whom I speak.
In the mouth of each who speaks to me -
in all who draw near to me, or see me, or hear me.

Amen.