Ancient words

I found these 'ancient words' at a time when I needed them and thought I would share them...

Be Thou my wisdom, Thou my true word;

I ever with Thee, Thou with me, Lord.

Be Thou my battle-shield, sword for the fight,

Be Thou my dignity, Thou my delight.

Thou my soul's shelter, Thou my high tower;

Raise Thou me heavenward, power of my power.

Anonymous (Eighth century)

Granted, a little awkward for today's vernacular (and a certain praise team leader I happen to know) but the desperate yearning and acknowledgment behind the words! Yes, Lord!