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Herald: Let us begin our work in peace for without peace can no work be.
3rd Bard:
humankind.
Placing hand upon oak sword: I make and renew every covenant that is made between heaven and
the life of earth. This I do in reverence to the spirit of Fatherhood. Laves forehead with water from
Chalice Well: This I do in reverence to the spirit of Motherhood. May we all be purified and
strengthened by the vibrations of health.
The water is aspersed as the Chief says: With this water we bless the land to fruitfulness.
Let us mediate on the rising of the sun within our souls and within the life of the world.....
Cascading Awens
Herald: Let the words of gold be heard.
1st Bard: In right submission and in humility there is the seed of Peace;
In peace and simplicity there is the flower of Love;
In joy and intelligence there is the light of Hope;
In hope and nobility there is the heart of Good;
and in good and sublimity there is the smile of the divine.
Herald: Let the Words of wisdom from the past be read.
1st Bard: The three desirable objectives, which all druids ever strive to uphold:
2nd Bard: the cultivation of expression, the preservation of our ancient wisdom, and the
enlightenment of the people.
1st Bard: The three concepts of Druidical instruction:
2nd Bard: The development of the mind, the cultivation of the intuition, and the engendering of true
humanity.
1st Bard: The three essentials of good discipleship:
2nd Bard: Keen observation, retentive memory, and veneration of truth.
Chief: Let us unite in that prayer which is the the bond of all Druids:
Grant of Spirit Thy protection
and in protection strength
and in strength, understanding
All: (all hold hands in a ring and sing (to the tune of the National Anthem)):
Hail! Mystic Light divine,
May'st Thou ne'er cease to shine
Over this land.
Wisdom in Thee we find,
Beauty and strength combined
Druids are ever joined
Sources:
OBOD Alternative and Ancient rituals
Liberal Catholic Liturgy
Hymns of Faith and Freedom
The Sun Dances: Prayers and Blessings from the Gaelic Alexander Carmichael