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School: Edengorra (roll number 9597)

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Edengora, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Michael Hetherton
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0710, Page 120

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    As I go to my bed as I go to my grave,
    I pray to the Lord my soul to save,
    Lady of the branch and Lord of the flower,
    Sweet Jesus be with me now and at my dying hour.
    II
    As I lay my head to sleep,
    I give my soul to God to keep,
    If any evil Spirit comes to me,
    O! blessed Virgin Mary waken me.
    III
    As I cut the cross of Christ upon my breast.
    I turn my face to Jesus Christ,
    O! Jesus and his Holy name,
    Keep me from shame, blame and scandal.
    IIII
    As I was walking over the Holy Land.
    I met the Blessed Virgin Mary coming,
    Seven Mass Books in her hands,
    Seven Priests a singing,
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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