School: Áth an Lín (C.), Baile an Gharrdha (roll number 9633)

Location:
Ballingarry, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Máire Nic an Aodhaire
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    bed that I lay on.

    Another Version.
    There are four corners in my bed.
    There are four Angels in that spread.
    Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
    God bless the bed that I lay on.
    And if I die before I wake.
    To god I give my soul to take.
    If any evil spirit comes to tempt me.
    To God I give my soul to keep.
    It was on good Friday the Jews pierced Our Lord.
    Through the heart and through the hands.
    His Blessed mother standing by.
    With a sorrowful heart and a mournful sigh.

    Prayer To The Wounds Of Our Lord.
    I kiss the wound of the wounded
    hands, with sorrow deep and true
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