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School: Ardrahan, Mainistir Ó dTórna (roll number 13167)

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Ardrahan, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Bean Uí Dhonnabháin
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    As I lie down to sleep, to God I give my soul to keep
    If I die before I wake to God I give my soul to take
    There are four corners in my bed, there are four angels at my head
    One to guard me, one to guide me, and two to carry my soul safe to heaven
    Mathew, Mark, Luke and John, God bless the bed that I lie on
    On Good Friday, the Jews came and pierced our Blessed Saviour through the heart
    His precious Blood began to flow His tender Mother standing by with a heavy heart and dismal eyes
    And she says who ever will say this little prayer three times a day and three times a night
    Shall never die in the state of mortal sin. Amen.
    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
    Sheila Ryall
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballyrobert, Co. Kerry