School: Gleann an Dúin - Prison (roll number 17042)

Location:
Prison East, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire A. Ní Dhocartaigh
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  1. As I lie down upon my bed this night to rest I pray to God to be my guide.
    There are four corners on my bed may four angels be on them spread. Mathew, Mark, Luke, and John God bless me on this bed I lie on. One to save me, one to guard me one to carry my soul to heaven. Amen
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. prayers (~3,266)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patrick James Moran
    Gender
    Male
    Informant
    Ellen Kelly
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    70
    Address
    Cregg, Co. Mayo