First Prayer

First Prayer

The Feather of a Seagull and a bit of silver to my Lord-

The glorious hunter and Sea Master, Njordr-

I give praise to thy daughter, so glorious is She-

In song do I pray that my love be with me-

Oh, Goddess of battle who taketh half of the Slain-

I pray to thee that my lady love’s grace I should gain-

To Thee and Thine kindred do daily I toast-

And by Alfadir’s grace may I see the Plains of the Host-

By the side of the Sea do I kneel so humble-

Yet in ice water waves from the cold I not tremble-

‘Tis thee whom I pray to in struggle and strife-

I am steadily Thy faithful in the course of this life-

You who are Goddess both of Battle and Love-

I do ask that thee show me how to win my lady love-

Oh Daughter of my guardian, I give praise to Thee-

Please help me in bringing my fair lover to me.