An Irish Blessing: May the wind be always at your back, may the sun shine warm upon your face…. May you always hear, Even in your hour of sorrow, The gentle singing of the lark. May the Long Time Sun Shine Upon You Video tutorial taught by Kundalini Yoga Teacher Rachel Evans on how to close your Kundalini Yoga practice. Wherever you go and whatever you do, May the luck of the Irish be there with you. Die deutsche Übersetzung von Long Time Sun und andere Snatam Kaur Lyrics und Videos findest du kostenlos auf Songtexte.com. Enter any Irish household and you will a cup of tea forced on you whether you’d like one or not. And All Love Surround You. ~Irish blessing Yes, please see the bottom portion of this post where credit is given to Mike Heron and there’s a link to an article with the history of the song as well. May the sun shine warm upon your face and rains fall soft upon your fields. Here are 10 of the most beautiful and uplifting Irish Blessings we could find. May the Longtime Sun Shine. This helped us all during an incredibly difficult time! Friends and family their love impart, and Irish blessings in your heart! It reminds me of the Long Time Sun song that is sung as a sort of benediction or blessing at the end of some yoga classes or other spiritual gatherings. Sat Nam! Part of the beauty of bespoke jewelry is that the piece will always be totally unique. Irish blessings are commonly used in wedding ceremonies, family gatherings and at other such special occasions. Not of God only, but all. “May luck be a friend to ye, And be with ye in all yer days, And may trouble be to ye, A stranger, always” I didn’t see it, so I figured if you don’t have it, add it to the Good Luck Blessings section please! I only ask Thou love them and keep them With the loving and keeping Thou didst Show to Mary’s Son and Thine. May the raindrops fall lightly on your brow May the soft winds freshen your spirit May the sunshine brighten your heart May the burdens of the day rest lightly upon you And may God enfold you in the mantle of His love. May the blessings of Saint Patrick behold you. is a 501(c)3 whose mission is to serve and uplift humanity through the universal teachings of the Sikh Gurus and the path of Sikh Dharma, as shared by Siri Singh Sahib, Yogi Bhajan. I would add one more which was made by an old Irish doctor friend on the occasion of my wedding. In Time of Sorrow… May you see God’s light on the path ahead When the road you walk is dark. Until relatively recently the church had a large influence over many aspects of Irish life. May you be poor in misfortune, rich in blessings. Not of God only, but all. Great to have people keeping an eye on things to be sure the integrity is maintained. What an affirmation. Many of the world’s most acclaimed writers were Irish with the likes of Oscar Wilde, James Joyce and W.B Yeats to name just three. May the sun shine, all day long, everything go right, and nothing wrong. May the wind be at your back. Even our most popular national holiday, St. Patrick’s Day, is in honour of the man who brought Christianity to Ireland all the way back to the 5th century. Thank you Mike Heron. Thanks for sharing Gyanpreet. . Irish Marriage Blessing: May God be with you and bless you. The general theme of most Irish blessings is seeing the positive side of a bad situation, or celebrating the best parts of happy one. May you live as long as you want, And never want as long as you live. May your home be filled with laughter May your pockets be filled with gold And may you have all the happiness Your Irish heart can hold. May the wind always be at your back. May you see your children’s children. Here are 10 of the most beautiful and uplifting Irish Blessings we could find. Health be yours, whatever you do, and may God send many blessings to you! May you know nothing but happiness from this day forward. May the enemies of Ireland never meet a friend. Sometimes the facts of history can get away from us now that we can so easily access things on the internet. You can read some testimonials from our customers here. Fortunately we got a heads up from one of our other readers and made sure to include it. Not your “light”, pure light is the radiant body, the soul. When I needed a gift for a big anniversary, I wanted something more than the typical "celtic knot" designs that can be found anywhere on the web. Irish Blessing. And all love surround you. Learn how your comment data is processed. May you be poor in misfortunes and rich in blessings. When your adversity, you can laugh at and when your tragedy, you can bring into a humor and when you can excel, God is already sitting in you; there is no place else to find it. May you have love that never ends, lots of money, and lots of friends. We say guide your way on. What a shame that Mike Heron, of the Incredible String Band, isn’t credited with writing this. May the long time sunshine upon you. May you have: A world of wishes at your command. All Rights Reserved. The most famous Irish symbol of eternity. Keep going. Long Time Sun Lyrics: May the long-time sun / Shine upon you / All love surround you / And the pure light / Within you / Guide your way on / Guide your way on / May the long-time sun / Shine upon you For every problem life sends, A faithful friend to share, For every sigh, a sweet song, And an answer for each prayer. May the hinges of our friendship never grow rusty! Thanks so much for your message Maria, I’m really glad you enjoyed them! Liebe dich umhüllen. From this day forward. By the power that Christ brought from heaven, mayst thou love me. May The Long Time Sun Shine Upon You. May the wind be always at your back. 8 years ago my wife & I spent most of a day there, on a day trip from Terryglass, County Tipperary. Hills as green as emeralds Cover the countryside Lakes as blue as sapphires- And Ireland’s special pride And rivers that shine like silver Make Ireland look so fair- But the friendliness of her people Is the richest treasure there. Within you. May the sun shine warm upon your face. Oh I love this. Categories: Lectures-Siri Singh Sahib, Music, and Sikh Dharma Technology Tags: radiant body and Siri Singh Sahib Ji, Your email address will not be published. Celtic Knot sterling silver interlacing. Does she have a webpage for her artwork that we can share? About the Long Time Sun Blessing The Long Time Sun Blessing taps into the vibration of a beautiful Irish blessing that is sung at the end of Kundalini Yoga classes. Willem Wittstamm is a Kundalini Yoga teacher in Germany. Isn’t that the abbey just below the Rock of Cashel? May the luck of the Irish enfold you. Pure light within you. Travel Blessings. May those you love bring love back to you and may all the wishes you wish come true . And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of his hand. “The blessing of multitude on the multitude of your blessings.”, I really love Irish blessings they are sublime so sweet, at a point I wished I was an Irishman. God and his angels close to hand. May God be with you and bless you: May you see your children's children. Guide your way on. The last part of “A Very Cellular Song”, “May the Long Time Sun Shine”, is sometimes wrongly referred to as a Sikh hymn or an Irish blessing, but is in fact an original song written by Mike Heron. Learn how this beautiful Irish blessing became the closing mantra to Kundalini Yoga Classes worldwide. May the wind always be at your back. Download PDF Share this page. Where people cry I don’t, where people can’t even cry, it starts going, but anyway…. So many blessings have emerged over the centuries that there is now an Irish blessings to cover almost every life event. May the roads rise up to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, May the rains fall soft upon fields And until we meet again May God hold you in the palm of his hand. May the road rise up to meet you. May you know nothing but happiness From this day forward. Irish Blessing May the Road Rise to Meet You (The classic as seen in more needle stitch works than perhaps any other verse.) Soul is the direct descendent of the radiant body. The Marseille deck’s version of the card depicts what appear to be siblings, in a sort of stumbling embrace. While the Irish and our attitudes as a society have evolved, we are still considered to be among one of the most welcoming and hospitable nationalities in the world. (And) May the sun shine warm upon your face; The rainfall soft upon your fields And, until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand. Here’s to a long life and a merry one A quick death and an easy one A pretty girl and an honest one A cold beer and another one! May you always have walls for the winds, a roof for the rain, tea beside the fire, laughter to cheer you, those you love near you, and all your heart might desire. So glad to find this and get the last line straight! Originally a snippet of an old Celtic lyric poem, it came into use as an Irish blessing. Who are more thine than mine. It’s a fairly long poem, so either Patrick was a giant or it was never written on a breastplate at all; in fact the breastplate idea is probably more of a phrase to express the fact that these were the ideals he held close to his heart. If you liked this post you may also appreciate the beautiful sentiments inscribed on our handcrafted Irish pendants in Irish (Gaelic) and ancient Ogham writing. And trusting in Him To Whom we all pray, May a song fill your heart, Every step of the way. Sometimes it brings tears in my eyes. May the blessed sunlight shine on you and warm your heart till it glows like a great peat fire. © 2021 Claddagh Design. It’s the most well known Irish blessing, but what exactly are the origins of the much-loved blessing May the road rise up to meet you? Laughter to cheer you, faithful friends near you And whenever you pray, Heaven to hear you. She makes beautiful journals and prints of her artwork as well! Irish Blessings for Any Event A Well Known Old Irish Blessing May the road rise up to meet you. May the long time sun shine upon you All love surround you And the pure light within you Guide your way on. Shine upon you. An Old Irish Blessing: May the road rise up to meet you. So lovely that it is on this Sikh Dharma Page. “Friday Wishes…” May you feel happy and contented…. May the long time sun shine on you All love surround you And the pure light within you Guide you on your way Graduation Wishes. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand. So you can fingerpick or strum through it as the song speaks to you. May God give you… For every storm, a rainbow, For every tear, a smile, For every care, a promise, And a blessing in each trial. If you’ve ever listed to a lecture by Siri Singh Sahib Ji, you’ve heard this song sung at the end of the class. May there always be work, for your hands to do, may your purse always hold a coin or two, may the sun always shine on your windowpane, may a rainbow be certain to follow each rain, may the hand of a friend always be near you, may God fill your heart with gladness, to cheer you. “May the long time sun shine upon you”. An ancient Irish Blessing: ‘May the road rise up to meet you. He passed away early this year but tonight I found myself singing this for him and with him, as he now travels on that inevitable journey we all will make in the true light. May the friendships you make, Be those which endure, And all of your grey clouds Be small ones for sure. Soul is the direct descendent of the radiant body. May your blessings outnumber The Shamrocks that grow And may trouble avoid you Wherever you go. May you be poor in misfortune, Rich in blessings. May the long-time sun. May the sun shine warm upon your face. May the blessing of light be on you— light without and light within. Not your “light”, pure light is the radiant body, the soul. This love of words and talent for poetry and song combined with our deep seated links to Christianity and religion, has resulted in something quite unique; an endless tome of Irish blessings. May the sun shine warm upon your face, and rains fall soft upon your fields. This is a song version of an old irish blessing of which I could find no tabs on this site. We think you’ll agree, many of these Irish blessings were doing this well before their time. Understand that you know all. May the long time sun shine upon you; all love surround you; and the pure light that’s within you guide your way on. I will use these a lot. May your days be many and your troubles be few, May all God’s blessings descend upon you, May peace be within you, May your heart be strong, May you find what you’re seeking wherever you roam. May your neighbors respect you, Trouble neglect you, The angels protect you, And heaven accept you. If you’ve ever taken a Kundalini Yoga class, you have heard and sung this song. Thank you for sharing this info on the artist. Required fields are marked *. appreciating warmth, love, friendships….. May her lakes and rivers bless you. I noticed one Yoga Group had registered it as theirs! May the roof overhead be well thatched And those inside be well matched. I summon today All these powers between me and those evils, Against every cruel and merciless power that may oppose my body and soul, Against incantations of false prophets, Against black laws of pagandom, Against false laws of heretics, Against craft of idolatry, Against spells of witches and smiths and wizards, Against every knowledge that corrupts man’s body and soul; Christ to shield me today Against poison, against burning, Against drowning, against wounding, So that there may come to me an abundance of reward. And the pure light within you. This is similar to the native American concept of The Great Spirit. A yogi is not supposed to cry, but I am such a yogi who cries on everything. Guide Your Way On. Gain wisdom with these 130 best Irish blessings, proverbs, sayings—including the beloved 'may the road rise to meet you' Irish blessing. Good times, good friends, good health to you And the luck of the Irish in all that you do. She Is Gone (He Is Gone) Popular funeral poem based on a short verse by David Harkins. What a blessing. You’ll still hear people uttering ‘please God’ or ‘thank God’ out of habit in normal conversation. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. May the sun shine warm upon your face; the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again…etc’ Read the full version of this inspiring Irish blessing here and discover more beautiful Irish prayers like it! Thank you Richard for pointing this out. I arise today Through the strength of the love of cherubim, In the obedience of angels, In the service of archangels, In the hope of resurrection to meet with reward, In the prayers of patriarchs, In the predictions of prophets, In the preaching of apostles, In the faith of confessors, In the innocence of holy virgins, In the deeds of righteous men. Guide your way on. May your home always be too small to hold all your friends. Listen to many versions of the May the Long Time Sun song. Lucky stars above you, Sunshine on your way, Many friends to love you, Joy in work and play- Laughter to outweigh each care, In your heart a song- And gladness waiting everywhere All your whole life long! As the sun follows its course, mayst thou follow me. I’m loving seeing Shabad Atma’s (Los Angeles) design of that quote in your article! May the wind always be at your back. And The Pure Light Within You. Eileen's contemporary ring fits the bill perfectly. May the wind always be at your back. Her other work is very devotional and bright. May the Irish hills caress you. Throughout history, Ireland has always had a strong (if sometimes complicated) relationship with religion. May luck be a friend to ye, And be with ye in all yer days, And may trouble be to ye, A stranger, always, May the lilt of Irish laughter lighten every load, may the mist of Irish magic shorten every road, may you taste the sweetest pleasures that fortune ere bestowed, and may all your friends remember all the favors you are owed. Thanks so much for sharing! Claddagh Rings Symbols of love, loyalty and friendship. May peace and plenty bless your world with joy that long endures. Where the tongue slips, it speaks the truth. And the pure light. Give each of them what is best for each. May God grant you always a sunbeam to warm you, a moonbeam to charm you, a sheltering Angel so nothing can harm you. Love and Blessings to You! This lovely song would make a fine closer to any concert. When times are hard may hardness never turn your heart to stone. Thank you for sharing your story and how you are honoring the spirit of your dear friend. May the sun shine warm upon your face, and rains fall soft upon your fields. May the sun shine all day long everything go right & nothing wrong. Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ on my right, Christ on my left, Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down, Christ when I arise, Christ in the heart of every man who thinks of me, Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me, Christ in every eye that sees me, Christ in every ear that hears me. May God be with you and bless you. We’ll get this added to the post. I found Claddagh Designs, and Eileen designed an(...), I had wanted a claddagh ring for ages, but something a little sleeker and more contemporary than many designs. Here is what he said about this song at his lecture on January 28, 1985: “You know we have been singing this for fifteen years, sixteen years. May you have love that never ends, lots of money, and lots of friends. May your joys be as bright as the morning, and your sorrows merely be shadows that fade in the sunlight of love. I arise today, through God’s strength to pilot me, God’s might to uphold me, God’s wisdom to guide me, God’s eye to look before me, God’s ear to hear me, God’s word to speak for me, God’s hand to guard me, God’s shield to protect me, God’s host to save me From snares of devils, From temptation of vices, From everyone who shall wish me ill, afar and near. I have an Irish Blessing! We also have a long held love affair with the spoken and written word. Guide your way on. Ah well spotted, yes the picture is of Hore Abbey in County Tipperary! He hitchhiked through Europe/Asia in the Seventies, played music in the Eighties, traveled with a variety show in the Nineties, and is now married and the father of five children.