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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1007, Page 119

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    (continued from previous page)
    Their deaths caused many a wail,
    And for the same his life he lost
    In the precincts of Armagh jail
    When the Jury found him guilty
    The Judge to him did say
    "On the 13th day of January
    Your life must pass away
    Pray to your God for mercy
    In hopes your soul to save
    And may the Lord forgive,
    When you're lying in your grave."
    Then pointing towards his Lordship
    The prisoner he did say
    "Your own soul needs more prayers than mine
    God pity you to-day."
    But the wardens pulled him soon away,
    And out of public sight,
    To a dreary cell in Armagh jail
    They brought him on that night.
    All you who have a noble mind
    Pray Keep it if you can
    And don't forget the laws of God,
    Likewise the laws of man
    For when the deed's committed
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    James Reilly
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Address
    Cornaman, Co. Cavan