Uploaded August 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
One of the traditions of Midsummer is the belief that this moment in the year is auspicious for the collecting of herbs. Plants are believed to be at the height of their power, and one particularly beloved plant of Midsummer is St. John’s Wort, also known as the plant of Saint Columba in some Scottish traditions. This plant, with its lovely yellow petals, has been placed over doorways for protection, and under pillows for blessings. It has been an adored companion to many for thousands of years. This song is an invocation to Saint John’s Wort, borrowing phrases from the Carmina Gadelica, a compendium of Scots-Gaelic lore.
Blossoms of Saint Columba
Plant of the joyful feast
Guard me at the threshold
Bringer of sleep and ease
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One of the traditions of Midsummer is the belief that this moment in the year is auspicious for the collecting of herbs. Plants are believed to be at the height of their power, and one particularly beloved plant of Midsummer is St. John’s Wort, also known as the plant of Saint Columba in some Scottish traditions. This plant, with its lovely yellow petals, has been placed over doorways for protection, and under pillows for blessings. It has been an adored companion to many for thousands of years. This song is an invocation to Saint John’s Wort, borrowing phrases from the Carmina Gadelica, a compendium of Scots-Gaelic lore.
Blossoms of Saint Columba
Plant of the joyful feast
Guard me at the threshold
Bringer of sleep and ease
If you want to sing animist and pagan-oriented songs with me, join my newsletter by emailing me at sarossingssongs at gmail
