School: Carlanstown (roll number 884)
- Location:
- Carlanstown, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Séamus Ó Gérbheannaigh
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“When a cat is washing its face...”
(continued from previous page)When a person goes into a wake he puts his hand on the dead persons head.
- You say this prayer when you are going to bed at night.
As I lay my head to sleep I give my soul to God to keep, and if I die before I wake.
I hope my soul the Lord will take.
There are four corners on my bed, and four angels over spread.
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. God bless the bed that I lie on?"As I went out on the blessed land, I met the Blessed Virgin Mary with seven Mass books in her hand.
Seven bells ringing, seven priests singing rise up Lamb of God and shut the gates of hell.
And open the gates of heaven before any of the Jew's piece [?] Saviour from heart to hand,
His Blessed Mother being standing by With a downful heart(continues on next page)
