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School: Carraigíní (Carrigans)

Location:
An Carraigín, Co. Dhún na nGall
Teacher:
Máire E. Ní Stiopháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1108, Page 3

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  1. Stumpy's Brae

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    Heard ye not tell of Stumpy's brae.
    Sit down sit down young friend
    It would make your flesh to creep today,
    And your hair to stand on end.
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    Young man it is hard to strive with sin.
    But the hardest strife of all.
    Is where the greed o' gain creeps in,
    And drives God's grace away.
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    It's quick to do but it's long to rue.
    When the punishment comes at last.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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