On this Remembrance Day, I thought I would contribute a post on the theme of Peace.
and this beautiful Gaelic Blessing immediately came into my mind.
There are several blessings with their origins in the Gaelic language of Scotland. Probably the best known is "Deep peace of the running wave to you". Its simple, gentle words have been set to music by modern composer, John Rutter, most famous for his arrangement of Christmas carols.
You can hear the blessing sung HERE on BBC TV's "Songs of Praise" from Chester Cathedral.
Deep peace of the running wave to you.
Deep peace of the flowing air to you.
Deep peace of the quiet earth to you.
Deep peace of the shining stars to you
Deep peace of the gentle night to you.
Moon and stars pour their healing light on you.
Deep peace of Christ,
Of Christ the light of the world to you.
Of Christ the light of the world to you.
Deep peace of Christ to you.
"Deep peace of the running waves"
The Isle of Iona in the Western Isles of Scotland
"Deep peace of the quiet earth"
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| "Deep peace of the flowing air to you" Approaching the Isle of Arran off the west coast of Scotland  |
Cowdenknowes Wood, Earlston in the Scottish Borders
Deep peace of the gentle night to you"
Sunset over Hawick in the Scottish Borders
"Deep peace of Christ to you"
Sunset over Hawick in the Scottish Borders
Celtic Cross on the Isle of Iona.
Photographs - Copyright © 2014 · Susan Donaldson. All Rights Reserved
This is a wonderful post.I watched BBC1 almost the whole day yesterday. Your message is a nice addition to the impressive memorial. It made my day even more beautiful. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThank you for lovely comment. It seemed such an appropriate post to write for Rememembrance Sunday and I am pleased it struck a chord with you.
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