By the Earth

(This version is the one sung by Elaine Silver—
it is a variation on a very common closing ceremony for circles.)

By the earth that is her body
By the air that is her breath
By the fire that is her bright spirit
By the living waters of her womb

May the peace of the Goddess 
Be forever in your heart
The circle is open but unbroken
Merry meet and merry part

By the earth that is her body
By the air that is her breath
By the fire that is her bright spirit
By the living waters of her womb

May the peace of the faeries 
Be forever in your heart
The circle is open but unbroken
Merry meet and merry part