School: Cluainteach (C.), Newtownforbes
- Location:
- Cloontagh, Co. Longford
- Teacher: Bean Mhic Garaidh
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0756, Page 259
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As I lie down upon my right side to sleep,
I give my soul to God to keep,
Wither I rise now or never,
I give my soul to God for ever
There are four corners upon my bed
There are four angels overhead,
St. Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
God bless the bed that I lie on.
Amen
II
As I went over the fields,
I met the Blessed Virgin,
Seven reading books in her hand,
Seven chapels open
Seven priests saying Mass,
Seven bells ringing,
I met the Lord, and asked him this:-
To shut the gates of hell,
and open the gates of heaven.
Anyone who says this prayer lying down shall never lose the sight of heaven.(continues on next page)
