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God Quote by William Bragg Sr

“Now I lay me down to take my sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep; If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take” quote by William Bragg Sr
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“Now I lay me down to take my sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep; If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take”

William Bragg Sr

About This Quote

Source Prayer: Traditional bedtime prayer, early 1900s

A classic bedtime prayer asking for protection in life and after death.

In simple terms: Prayer for safety and soul.

Key Takeaway

Offer sincere prayers before sleep.

Themes

faith mortality comfort

Mood

reverent calm

Type

religious personal

When to use this quote

  • daily prayer
  • end‑of‑life counseling
  • family rituals

Key Concepts

spirituality hope

Questions to Reflect On

  • What comforts you at night?
  • How does faith shape your view of mortality?
A Different Perspective

May not address deeper anxieties about death.

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