Brendan's Prayer

Shall I leave the comfort and security of home
And seek the land of promise
Which the ancient saints had known
Set sail upon the face of the deep
Where none but You my safety keep
And nought has power not wealth or fame
Nothing save Your name
Shall I leave my friends behind and this
My precious land
With tears falling from my eyes and my knee-prints
In the sand
O King of the distant seas will you set
Watch over me
O Christ of the mysteries can I trust Your name
Christ of the heavens O Christ of the wave
Christ hold me fast
O Christ keep me brave
O King of the distant seas
Will Your angels watch over me
O Christ of the mysteries
Can I trust Your name
Shall I leave shall I leave shall I leave