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School: Castlepollard (C.) (roll number 5514)

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Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Mrs Egan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0721, Page 143

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    Old Prayers.
    1.
    As I went into the Holy land I met the Blessed Virgin, With seven mass books in her hand Seven bells a ringing
    Seven priests singing
    Seven candles buring
    Shut the gates of hell open the gates of heaven and let these poor souls in.
    It was on a Good Friday morning the wicked Jews came in and pierced our Saviours Heart and hands. His blessed mother was standing by with a loaded heart and a heavy mind.
    These that say this prayer there times by night and three times by day need never fear death or danger, mortal sin, hell's fire to enter in.
    2. As I lay down my head to sleep,
    I gave my soul to God to keep,
    If any evil spirit approaches
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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