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School: St. Anne's (C.)

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Bailieborough, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
Mrs Kelly
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    I
    There are four corners round my bed
    There are four angels round my head,
    Matthew, Mark, Luke and John God bless the bed that I be on
    II
    As I went over that blessed and holy land,
    I met the Blessed Virgin Mary.
    Seven mass books in her hand Seven priests singing
    Open the gates of Heaven And let the poor suffering souls in.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. prayers (~3,266)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Peggy Dowd
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Bailieborough, Co. Cavan
    Informant
    Mrs K. Dowd
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Bailieborough, Co. Cavan