St. Michael Prayer
Holy Michael, Archangel, defend us in the day of battle; be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust down to hell Satan and all wicked spirits, who roam through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
About this prayer
Traditional English · With God (1911)
This is the short prayer from the Prayers after Mass section of With God (1911). It begins “Holy Michael, Archangel, defend us in the day of battle.” Many present-day copies use different words. This page preserves the wording of the identified historical source.
Is this the short St. Michael prayer?
Yes. This historical version begins “Holy Michael, Archangel, defend us in the day of battle.” It is the short prayer from With God (1911), rather than a chaplet or a longer ritual.
Why is the wording different from another copy?
This page preserves the identified 1911 wording. Present-day copies may begin “Saint Michael” or use other English wording. Check the version label before printing.
Text & sources
Traditional English · With God (1911)
F. X. Lasance, With God (1911): Prayers after Mass
Prayers after Mass, printed p. 213
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With God (F. X. Lasance, Benziger Brothers, 1911) — original printed edition scan
Title and copyright leaves 13–14; printed pp. 151, 213–214, 745–746, 748–749, 777
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Historical English wording from F. X. Lasance, With God (Benziger Brothers, 1911). Public-domain evidence is recorded for the United States only. No worldwide licence or ownership of traditional prayers is claimed.
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