School: Kilmaganny, Thomastown

Location:
Kilmaganny, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
C. Ó Hurdail
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0852, Page 360

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  1. Said after going into bed at night
    "There are four corners in my bed
    There are four angels overhead
    St Matthew, St Mark, St Luke & St John
    God bless this bed that I lie on
    And if I die before I wake
    To God I give my soul to take."
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
  2. Ml Hearne gives another version:-
    "Matthew, Mark, Luke & John!
    There are four corners in my bed
    There are four angels at my head
    One to watch & one to pray
    & two to bear my soul away."
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.