ON COVERING THE FIRE FOR THE NIGHT


Let us preserve this seed of fire as Christ preserves us all,
Himself a-watch above the house, Bride at its middle wall,
Below the Twelve Apostles of highest heavenly sway,
Guarding and defending it until the dawn of day.





MORNING WISH


O Jesu! in the morning I cry and call thee early,
Blest only Son of God on high who purchased us so dearly.
O guard me in the shelter of Thy most Holy Cross,
All through the courses of the day keep me from sin and loss.




A CHARM AGAINST ENEMIES


Three powers are of the Evil One to curse mankind;
An Evil Eye, an Evil Tongue, an Evil Mind.