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School: Cullahill (C.), Rathdowwney (roll number 13137)

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Cullahill, Co. Laois
Teacher:
Mrs Baird
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0830, Page 344

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    Long ago in Ireland when there was very little printing of religious magazines, the people made up short prayers of their own,
    most of which have died away;
    but some are still preserved in this district since mediaival ages.
    The following are some of the beautiful prayers my mother has taught me.
    "Should Jesus fear the cross alone,
    No I there is a cross for everyone
    and there is a cross for me."
    The above mentioned prayer is said in time of affliction whilst following is very often quoted when we rise in the morning:-
    "Good morning day
    God keep me from going astray,
    God keep me from sin and shame
    That I may rise again on the
    Lords Day."
    Before people retire to bed, they say the following prayer, dedicated to the
    (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
    Nora Rhatigan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cullahill, Co. Laois