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School: Askamore (roll number 15675)

Location:
Askamore, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Margaret McGrath
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0895, Page 111

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    Here I lay me down to sleep,
    My soul I give to God to keep,
    Any spirit come and waken me,
    In the bed and I asleep.
    I say I saw the Blessed Virgin
    Coming down from heaven,
    With a Holy Prayer Book in her hand
    Seven bells ringing,
    Seven priests singing,
    Seven candles lighting,
    Open the gates of heaven,
    Shut the gates of hell,
    And all the poor souls in Purgatory,
    Rest in Peace. Amen.

    Here I lay me down to rest,
    Bless me O' Lord, defend and bless me
    This night and during my whole life,
    Amen.

    Now is the fast departing night,
    Maker of all we ask of thee
    Of thy great mercy through the night,
    Our Guardians and defence to be,
    Far off let idle visions fly,
    No phantom of the night molest
    Curb thou our raging enemies
    (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
    Collector
    Annie Reddy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Askamore, Co. Wexford