Christ Be With Me by St. Patrick

Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me,
Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ on my right, Christ on my left,
Christ where I lie, Christ where I sit, Christ where I arise,
Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me,
Christ in the mouth of every one who speaks to me,
Christ in every eye that sees me,
Christ in every ear that hears me.
Salvation is of the Lord.
Salvation is of the Christ.
May your salvation, Lord, be ever with us.

 

Christian article About The Christ Be With Me by St. Patrick

Have you ever felt alone or afraid in your faith journey? Have you ever wished for a prayer that could remind you of God’s presence and protection in every moment of your life? If so, you might want to learn more about the Christ Be With Me prayer, also known as St. Patrick’s Breastplate.

This prayer is attributed to St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, who lived in the fifth century and converted many people to Christianity. He is said to have composed this prayer as a way of invoking the power and presence of the Trinity in his ministry and in his daily life.

The prayer is a beautiful expression of faith and trust in God, who is always with us and within us. It also reflects the Celtic spirituality of St. Patrick, which saw God’s presence in all of creation and in every aspect of human experience.

The prayer then continues with various invocations of Christ as our shield, our strength, our wisdom, our vision, our ear, our word, our hand, our way, our end, and our hope. It also asks for Christ’s protection from the snares of the devil and the temptations of the world.

The prayer ends with these words:

I bind unto myself the Name,
The strong Name of the Trinity;
By invocation of the same.
The Three in One, and One in Three,
Of Whom all nature hath creation,
Eternal Father, Spirit, Word:
Praise to the Lord of my salvation,
Salvation is of Christ the Lord.
Amen.

This prayer can be a powerful way of affirming our faith and inviting Christ into every aspect of our lives. It can also help us to overcome fear and anxiety, knowing that we are never alone or abandoned by God.

May Christ be with you always!

For more biblical prayer resources, visit the Prayer & Intercession Ministry Center.

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