Illuminated lettering by Archibald Knox

Deer's Cry.

I bind myself to-day to a strong virtue.

In brightness of snow

In depth of sea

Against every one who wishes ill to me, far and near. Alone and in a multitude.

Against every cruel merciless power which may come against my body and my soul

Against crafts of idolatry
Against the spells of women and smiths and druids
Against every knowledge that defiles men's souls

Against poison, burning, drowning, wound, death

With me,

Before me,

Protect me this day.

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