School: Druim an Easbuig
- Location:
- Drumanespick, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: Á. Ní Dhálaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1010, Page 253
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- 1 O my Jesus I know I must die. I do not know when, nor where nor how. If I die in mortal sin, I'm lost for ever. O, God be merciful to me a sinner, Grant me a most happy death and kind saint Joseph pray that full of grace and hope and faith, I, too, will pass away.
2 Here I lay me down to sleep to God I give my soul to keep. Lady of the branch, Lord of the flower merciful Jesus help me in my dying hour.
3 O Jesus, Saviour of mankind whose body was nailed to a cross nail my heart to that same cross with the three nails of faith, hope and charity.
4 O Mary my mother and my hope, I take refuge under thy mantle, here will I(continues on next page)
