DESCRIPTION:
'Guardian Angel' is a setting of words attributed to St Columba (521 - 597 AD).
Composer: Angela Reith (angelareith@naturalvoice.net)
Soundtrack recorded by Mark Warman
Piano: Angela Reith
Camera: Neil Macinnes

The lyrics of this song are from the poem 'Guardian Angel', published in Carmina Gadelica, a book of celtic prayers and blessings collected and translated by Alexander Carmichael in the 19th century. The words have been used with permission from Scottish Academic Press. The song was first recorded in an a capella version by Anam Cara vocal trio (Judith Silver, Maggie Newlands, Angela Reith) on their first album, 'Anam Cara live at St George's' (2001), available from most digital outlets under the title 'I am tired'.

I am tired, and I a stranger
Lead thou me to the land of angels
For me it is time to go home
To the court of Christ
To the peace of heaven

Be a bright flame before me
Be a guiding star above me
Be a smooth path below me
Today, tonight and forever