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School: Finea (roll number 10599)

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Finnea, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Kathleen Hackett
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0719, Page 026

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    As I lay down my head to sleep.
    To God I give my soul to take.
    And if I die before I wae.
    To God I give my sould to keep.
    There are four corners on my bed.
    There are four angels round me spread.
    St Mathew, Mark, Luke and John.
    God bless the bed that I lie on.
    God be the branch Lady be the flower
    God be with me at my dying hour.
    God within, God without.
    Twelve apostles round about.
    Help of Christians upon my breast
    Lord Jesus Christ bring my soul to Heaven arest.
    II
    On Good Friday the Jews came in.
    And pierced our Savour from heart to......
    His blessed Mother being standing
    With a mournful heart and a pityful......
    Those who say these words.
    Three times by night.
    Three times by day, shall never di.....
    (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
    Informant
    John Moore
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    68
    Address
    Williamstown, Co. Westmeath