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School: Droim Caorthainn

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Drumkeeran, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Proinnsias Ó Ceallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0204, Page 125

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  1. Old Written Prayers in Drumkeeran District

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    There are four corners on my bed,
    There are four angels to guard my stead,
    St Matthew, Mark, Luke , and John,
    Christ bless the bed that I like on,
    One to watch one to pray and two to carry my soul away.
    As I lay down my head to sleep
    I pray to God may soul to keep
    And if I die before I wake
    I pray to God my soul to take
    These are common prayers in this district and are said by most of the old people when they lie down at night to sleep.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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