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ArishMell · 70-79, M
I would not remember it now but I am sure I never learnt any prayer by heart. The nearest I come to that is being able to go along with the Lord's Prayer provided I am not confused by it being a version tinkered with.
As for praying at bed-time - how quaint! Although vaguely Anglican, and our Mam sometimes went to church, none of our family ever followed that Victorian tradition..
As for praying at bed-time - how quaint! Although vaguely Anglican, and our Mam sometimes went to church, none of our family ever followed that Victorian tradition..
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Spoiledbrat · F
I used to pray in bed. @ArishMell
ArishMell · 70-79, M
@Spoiledbrat Ah, that was something I never did, not even when I was young enough for my parents to send me to Sunday School... while they stayed at home.
Lostpoet · M
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It only took me an afternoon.
I had to memorize the 13 articles of faith when i was a kid so memorizing things is kind of second nature to me. Like I don't even keep a library card I just have the number memorized.
It only took me an afternoon.
I had to memorize the 13 articles of faith when i was a kid so memorizing things is kind of second nature to me. Like I don't even keep a library card I just have the number memorized.
Lostpoet · M
@SW-User She walks in beauty like the nigh. I know what poem you are talking about but I've never tried to memorize it.
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@Lostpoet
There's one line I like because of the roller coaster way it rolls off the tongue - -
Which heaven to gaudy day denies (the dee day dee of it)
There's one line I like because of the roller coaster way it rolls off the tongue - -
Which heaven to gaudy day denies (the dee day dee of it)
Lostpoet · M
@SW-User I like that too.
Carla · 61-69, F
If i ever learned any, i don't recall.
We were never expected to pray before meals or before bed.
My parents were not religious. Even though they did send us to a methodist church(without them) with an opt out provision.
We were never expected to pray before meals or before bed.
My parents were not religious. Even though they did send us to a methodist church(without them) with an opt out provision.
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MartinII · 70-79, M
First the Lord's Prayer. Second the grace that was used at meal times at school. That was in Latin. I can still recite it 60 years later.
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MartinII · 70-79, M
@SW-User Thanks, but it's not really amazing. At our age long-term memory is often better than short-term. I can also remember Tottenham's 1961 FA Cup winning team, or at least I think I can, and I'm an Arsenal supporter! But I sometimes forget whether I have put sugar in my tea in the morning.
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@MartinII
True... all of what you said.
But you know, about a month ago I discovered one of my high school yearbooks from the mid 1960s was posted page by page on the internet. I remembered most of the people (okay - most of the hot chicks!) all wrong. They didn't look anywhere near as alluring as my brain had apparently morphed them over the years.
True... all of what you said.
But you know, about a month ago I discovered one of my high school yearbooks from the mid 1960s was posted page by page on the internet. I remembered most of the people (okay - most of the hot chicks!) all wrong. They didn't look anywhere near as alluring as my brain had apparently morphed them over the years.
exexec · 61-69, C
Yes. I did the "Now I lay me down to sleep...." prayer from early childhood. I guess I stopped using it in junior high, but I still pray every night and other times.
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Junior high sounds about right... I don't know about you but I prob recited it that late too because I'd feel guilty if I didn't.
Junior high sounds about right... I don't know about you but I prob recited it that late too because I'd feel guilty if I didn't.
exexec · 61-69, C
@SW-User I think that was the same for me.
TrinityRae · 41-45, F
No. It was the blessing for meal time
ArishMell · 70-79, M
@TrinityRae Oh, we had those, called "Grace", at school. Just a meaningless ritual; really.
TrinityRae · 41-45, F
@ArishMell I wouldn’t say meaningless but I understand what you mean
ArishMell · 70-79, M
@TrinityRae Well, it had a meaning but one lost by constant repetition for no other reason than The Thing To Do, by people who may not even take it seriously anyway.
Spoiledbrat · F
The Lord's Prayer.
Spoiledbrat · F
No, I just memorized because I liked it but I did go to church growing up. @Spoiledbrat
Adstar · 56-60, M
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One of the most cruel "prayers" ever taught to children.
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My mother always made me mention Uncle George. The guy was like a big kid who was harmless enough, never married and could "play the spoons" on his knee.
My mother always made me mention Uncle George. The guy was like a big kid who was harmless enough, never married and could "play the spoons" on his knee.
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