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50 <strong>Creating</strong> <strong>Circles</strong> & <strong>Ceremonies</strong><br />
Songs & Chants<br />
(HOME is a bardic tradition, <strong>and</strong> many of<br />
our rituals are designed to be sung in whole<br />
or in part. Here are our favorite Quartercalling<br />
songs <strong>and</strong> chants. Un<strong>for</strong>tunately, we<br />
cannot include here the musical scoring <strong>for</strong><br />
these. Some of them, however, have been recorded<br />
on tapes <strong>and</strong> CDs, <strong>and</strong> we highly recommend<br />
you get these <strong>and</strong> learn the music—<br />
see the Resources section of the Appendix.)<br />
28. Invocation<br />
Soaring Eagle on the wing<br />
From your lair new visions bring<br />
Lift our voices as we sing<br />
Enter us, Powers of the East.<br />
Mighty Lion of the Sun<br />
Burn our heart <strong>and</strong> will as one<br />
Flaming strength <strong>and</strong> passion<br />
Enter us, Powers of the South.<br />
Ancient Serpent of the deep<br />
In your waters let us weep<br />
Wave your mysteries here to sleep<br />
Enter us, Powers of the West.<br />
Dark Bull of the Mother Earth<br />
Winter cave that gives us birth<br />
Feed our knowledge of your worth<br />
Enter us, Powers of the North.<br />
Hear us, Spirit!<br />
—Moira Ashleigh, 1992<br />
29. Quarter Calling<br />
Winged One, Spirit of Air<br />
Your children invite you here<br />
Come on the winds of the sunrise<br />
Give us your vision so clear<br />
You are the gentle Spring breezes<br />
You are the glory of flight<br />
Winged One, Spirit of Air<br />
Keep us wise through our rite!<br />
Fierce one, Spirit of Fire<br />
Your children invite you here<br />
Come with your blazing noon passion<br />
Banish all sorrow <strong>and</strong> fear<br />
You are the flickering c<strong>and</strong>le<br />
You are the bonfire bright<br />
Fierce one, Spirit of Fire<br />
Keep us brave through our rite!<br />
Swift One, Spirit of Water<br />
Your children invite you here<br />
Come on the waves of the sunset<br />
Bring to us joy <strong>and</strong> good cheer<br />
You are the well of deep com<strong>for</strong>t<br />
You are the crashing waves’ height<br />
Swift One, Spirit of Water,<br />
Keep us sure through our rite!<br />
Hooved One, Spirit of Earth<br />
Your children invite you here<br />
Come from the mountains of midnight<br />
With new strength <strong>and</strong> vigor appear<br />
You are the field of our pleasure<br />
Your are the source of our might<br />
Hooved One, Spirit of Earth<br />
Keep us strong through our rite!<br />
—Isaac Bonewits, 1992<br />
30. Take Me Down<br />
Ch: Take me down in your embrace,<br />
Where I see my truest face.<br />
Take me down into my soul,<br />
Take me down <strong>and</strong> make me whole.<br />
Where the Morning Star arises<br />
I can see Her spirit fly<br />
Take me down, take me down…<br />
Where She spreads the dawning day<br />
Across the crystal sky<br />
Take me down, take me down…<br />
In childlike trust <strong>and</strong> innocence<br />
We face the Southern l<strong>and</strong><br />
Take me down, take me down…<br />
Where my Lady rides a tiger,<br />
Golden apples in her h<strong>and</strong><br />
Take me down, take me down…<br />
Where the setting sun descends<br />
Behind the belly of the Earth<br />
Take me down, take me down…<br />
There I look within the Mystery<br />
Of death <strong>and</strong> rebirth<br />
Take me down, take me down…<br />
Old Woman of the North,<br />
She rides Her broom across the sky<br />
Take me down, take me down…<br />
With Her basket full of diamonds<br />
And a twinkle in Her eye.<br />
Take me down, take me down…<br />
—Bird Brother
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