School: Baile na Martra (B.) (roll number 13647)
- Location:
- Baile na Martra, Co. Chorcaí
- Teacher: Seán de Barra
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0396, Page 155
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- The following prayers are said when in bed at night:-
As I lay down this night to sleep,
I give my soul to God to keep.
If I shall die before I wake,
I pray to God my soul to take.
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There are four corners in my bed.
There are four angels over-head,
St. Mark, St Luke, St. James, St John,
God bless the bed that I lay on.
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Morning Prayer
Dear Jesus, Dear Jesus, have mercy on me,
Thy five bleeding wounds that were nailed to a tree
O Merciful Jesus have mercy on me this day
And keep me from harm and danger, Dear Jesus,
When my days work is done, I will thank you for your goodness in preserving me from all dangers. Amen.Night Prayer.
Prayer to St Bridget
Oh Holy St Bridget, pray to the Sacred heart for me, a poor sinner low and miserable in this world. I cannot do anything for myself. I place all my confidence in the the Sacred heart. So(continues on next page)
