Read 'The Scribe', a beautiful ancient Celtic prayer for writers
7 October 2009
As I spend much of my time writing, this beautiful Celtic prayer is especially meaningful. I first spotted it in the book ‘Celtic Fire’ by Robert Van de Weyer (DLT, London 1990) .
The Scribe
My hand is weary from writing; my sharp quill is not steady; as its tender tip spits it dark, blue stream, the words which are formed on the page are jagged and uncertain.
O Lord, may it be your wisdom, not my folly, which passes through my arm and hand; may your words take shape upon the page. For when I am truly faithful to your decision, my hand is firm and strong.
Let me never write words that are callous or profane; let your priceless jewels shine upon these pages.
