Matthew Mark Luke and John — Nursery Rhyme Lyrics

Matthew, Mark, Luke and John,
Bless the bed that I lie on.
Four corners to my bed,
Four angels round my head;
One to watch and one to pray
And two to bear my soul away

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What are the words to Matthew Mark Luke and John?
The lyrics to Matthew Mark Luke and John are: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, / Bless the bed that I lie on. / Four corners to my bed, / Four angels round my head; / One to watch and one to pray / And two to bear my soul away
How many lines does Matthew Mark Luke and John have?
"Matthew Mark Luke and John" has 6 lines of verse.

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