The Ancient Hymn- Charms of Ireland. 433
In my wishes,
In my reason,
And in the fulfilling of my desires,
In my sleep,
In my dreams.
In my repose.
In my thoughts,
In my heart and soul always.
May the blessed Virgin Mary,
And the promised Branch of Glory dwell, Oh ! in my heart and soul always, May the blessed Virgin Mary, And the fragrant Branch of Glory dwell." ^^
Another, an " Exorcism of the Evil Eye," runs : —
" Power of wind I have over it,
Power of wrath I have over it.
Power of fire I have over it.
Power of thunder I have over it.
Power of lightning I have over it.
Power of storms I have over it.
Power of moon I have over it.
Power of sun I liave over it,
Power of stars I have over it.
Power of firmament I have over it. Power of the heavens And of the worlds I have over it." ^<^
Here is a musical little prayer from Connemara, which reminds us of St. Patrick's Lor'ica : —
The Will of God be done by us,
The Law of God be kept by us.
Our Evil Will controlled by us,
Our tongue in check be held by us, Repentance timely made by us, Christ's passion understood by us, Each sinful crime be shunned by us,
^^ Ibid., vol. i. , p. 27. '■^ /bid., vol. ii., p. 45.
