Bless the children–the bloom of health,
The bloom of growth,
The bloom of cheer,
The bloom of innocence,
Shine forth from thee.
Bless the children–the grace of the deer,
The grace of the wren,
The grace of the swan,
The grace of the lamb,
Move thy limbs.
Bless the chidren–the sword of Michael,
The armor of Raphael,
The armor of angel hosts,
The armor of guardians,
Shield thee, asleep or awake.
William John Fitzgerald, 1998. ACTA Publications (Assisting Christians to Act), A Contemporary Celtic Prayer Book.