School: Howth (C.)

Location:
Howth, Co. Dublin
Teacher:
M. Ní Bhuain
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  1. Mary my mother, loving and mild.
    Look upon me a poor little child.
    With the eyes of pity, I call upon thee.
    Mary my mother look kindly on me.
    Pity me and suffer me to come to thee.
    (To be said when going to bed).
    "God save all here", (Said going to a house).
    "God be with you", (Going to bed).
    "The Lord be near us" (Going on a journey).
    "May the Heaven's be his bed tonight". (When a person is dead).
    Guardian Angel keep and protect me form sin and danger. Amen. (To be said going to bed).
    O'Holy Father keep me from all danger. amen. (Said when going on a journey).
    Brigid Farrel,
    73, St. Peter's Tce.
    Howth.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. prayers (~3,266)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Brigid Farrel
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Howth, Co. Dublin