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School: Knockgraffon (roll number 10560)

Location:
Knockgraffon, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Mary B. Cleary
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0559, Page 162

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    "There are four corners in my bed.
    There are four angels over spread
    Mathew, Mark Luke and John
    God bless the bed that I lie on
    I look upon the Blessed Lamb
    I see the Blessed Mary coming on,
    Seven spirits in her hand,
    Seven priests singing,
    Open the gates of Heaven,
    And shut the gates of hell,
    And enter my poor soul into Heaven all over amen"
    "This night as I lie down to sleep.
    My soul I give to God to keep.
    And if I die before I wake.
    My soul I give to God to take.
    There are four corners on my bed
    There are four angels on them spread
    St Mathew St Mark St Luke St John
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. prayers (~3,266)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Mary Barrett
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Knockillon, Co. Tipperary