Lyrics drawn from the prayer by St. Patrick

I pledge unto myself today
The strong name of the Trinity,
By invocation of the same,
The Three in One, and One in Three.

I pledge unto myself today
The power of God to hold and lead
His eye to watch, his might to stay
His ear to hearken to my need

refrain
Christ be beside me, Christ be before me
Christ be behind me, Lord of my heart
Christ be above me, Christ be below me
Christ deep inside me, Lord of my heart

Upon this rock I’ll build my life
The gates of hell will not prevail
For Christ is with me in the strife
His strength within, I cannot fail

Blessed be the Lord, my rock
Who trains my hands for war
He is my refuge and my strength
He is my fortress sure

(extra verses)
Like waves that crash upon the shore
Like sun that shines upon my plains
Your love, O Lord it will endure
Your faithfulness remains the same

I pledge to walk with You today
Your guiding light to lead my way
My riches, they are not my own
My life belongs to You alone

I will hold fast to this one truth
That you have suffered for my crimes
Your cross is my salvation, Lord
O Lamb of God, forever mine

And when one day my body rests
Within the ground I will remain
Forever yours in life and death
In heaven blest I'll sing your name

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