School: St. Anne's (B.)

Location:
Bailieborough, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
P. Mac an t Saoir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1012, Page 175

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  1. As I lie down my head to sleep
    I give my soul to God to (keep) take
    If I die before I wake
    I give my soul to God to keep
    (Said before going to bed)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
  2. There are four corners on my bed
    There are four angels overhead
    Mathew, Mark, Luke and John
    God bless the bed that I lay
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.