School: Sidhean (roll number 6501)

Location:
Shane, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
T. Mac Gráinne
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0938, Page 049

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0938, Page 049

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    And on thy presence rest.

    I see the new moon and the new moon sees me,
    God bless the new moon and God bless me.

    Come sweet Jesus, come to me,
    Come to the soul that loves thee,
    Come sweet Jesus, come to me,
    Come to the soul that needs thee,
    Come sweet Jesus, come to me,
    Come dear Lord, and remain with me.

    As St Peter sat on a marble stone,
    Christ, Jesus came to him all alone.
    Saying, "Peter," What maketh thou sign and moan."
    My Lord and Master it is the toothache.

    I am a little Catholic, I love my holy faith,
    I will be true to my holy Church,
    And faithful until death.
    I like to knee where Patrick knelt,
    And pray where Jesus prayed.
    I love the beads, I love the cross,
    I love thy holy name.
    St Patrick and St Brigid I pray,
    Come join with me,
    Like wise the Blessed Virgin,
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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