402. Now I lay me down to sleep

Now I lay me down to sleep,
I pray Thee, Lord, my soul to keep;
If I should die before I wake,
I pray Thee, Lord, my soul to take.

Text Information
First Line: Now I lay me down to sleep
Meter: 7, 8, 8, 8.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1927
Topic: Children's Prayers
Notes: Public Domain.
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