This call and response chant was designed for use at Candlemas (Imbolc) festivals and for healing rituals. Chant can be either intoned (on a single note or a sequence of notes with harmonic fourths and/or fifths) or spoken.
P signifies Priestess and/or Priest.
All signifies All participants including Priest/ess.
Sound indicates sacred sound making to bring closure to each segment. It can take the form of a single bell run by Priestess/Priest or drum and rattle rhythms made by all.
Chant is suitable as a preparatory blessing chant for those beginning a ritual and as a means of honoring sacred space and circle casting. Chant can be done facing the five directions: North for Earth, East for Air, South for Fire, West for Water, Center for Spirit.
P: Powers of Earth, Come to Us.
All: Powers of Earth, Come to Us.
P: May our Bodies be cleansed of Disease.
All: May our Bodies be cleansed of Disease.
P: Powers of Earth, Purify Us.
All: Powers of Earth, Purify Us.
P: May our Bodies be filled with Wellness.
All: May our Bodies be filled with Wellness.
P: Powers of Earth, Bless Us.
All: Powers of Earth, Bless Us.
(Sound)
P: Powers of Air Come to Us.
All: Powers of Air Come to Us.
P: May our Minds be cleansed of Confusion.
All: May our Minds be cleansed of Confusion.
P: Powers of Air, Purify Us.
All: Powers of Air, Purify Us.
P: May our Minds be filled with Wisdom.
All: May our Minds be filled with Wisdom.
P: Powers of Air, Bless Us.
All: Powers of Air, Bless Us.
(Sound)
P: Powers of Fire, Come to Us.
All: Powers of Fire, Come to Us.
P: May our Actions be cleansed of Malice.
All: May our Actions be cleansed of Malice.
P: Powers of Fire, Purify Us.
All: Powers of Fire, Purify Us.
P: May our Actions be filled with Bliss.
All: May our Actions be filled with Bliss.
P: Powers of Fire, Bless Us.
All: Powers of Fire, Bless Us.
(Sound)
P: Powers of Water, Come to Us.
All: Powers of Water, Come to Us.
P: May our Hearts be cleansed of Resentment.
All: May our Hearts be cleansed of Resentment.
P: Powers of Water, Purify Us.
All: Powers of Water, Purify Us.
P: May our Hearts be filled with Compassion.
All: May our Hearts be filled with Compassion.
P: Powers of Water, Bless Us.
All: Powers of Water, Bless Us.
(Sound)
P: Powers of Spirit, Come to Us.
All: Powers of Spirit, Come to Us.
P: May our Souls be cleansed of Despair.
All: May our Souls be cleansed of Despair.
P: Powers of Spirit, Purify Us.
All: Powers of Spirit, Purify Us.
P: May our Souls be filled with Hope.
All: May our Souls be filled with Hope.
P: Powers of Spirit, Bless Us.
All: Powers of Spirit, Bless Us.
(Sound)
© 1997, Selena Fox, Circle Sanctuary, Box 219, Mt. Horeb, WI 53572 USA. Revised from earlier versions (1988, 1992, 1995, 1996). From a work in progress. Permission is granted for personal use. Permission for publication in written, electronic, or other form must be first obtained in writing.