A few months ago, while poking around in a junk shop,
I discovered this old needlepoint bedtime prayer in a frame.
It was on the floor, covered in dust and it's paper backing was torn,
but I could still see faintly written in pencil:
It was on the floor, covered in dust and it's paper backing was torn,
but I could still see faintly written in pencil:
"This needlepoint was made for Susan by her Grandmother Harrington
when she was 6 years old".
I don't know Susan or her Grandmother.
And I have no idea how this came to be separated from them.
I wish they knew that their beautifully stitched prayer was safe with me.
Now I lay me down to sleep
I pray the Lord my soul to keep.
Keep me safely through the night
And wake me with the morning light.
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Vintage Thingie Thursday at The Colorado Lady
Now I lay me down to sleep
I pray the Lord my soul to keep.
Keep me safely through the night
And wake me with the morning light.
* * *
I'm linking to
Vintage Thingie Thursday at The Colorado Lady
What a beautiful stitchery. It's nice to save something like that and enjoy it again!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you rescued this stitchery. This is the girls bedtime prayer. Josie likes to sing her version of it.
ReplyDeleteGrandmother spent a lot of time on that. I'm glad you rescued it.
ReplyDeleteOh! I'm so happy that you found this. You will appreciate it, and keep it safe!
ReplyDeleteGlad you found this popluar prayer and gave it a good home.
ReplyDeleteLet's try again.
ReplyDeleteIt is interseting what one finds in these shops.
Very cool.
M :)
Oh how lucky you found and rescued this cross-stitch! I always wonder the story behind such pieces!
ReplyDeleteThat's really sweet:@)
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ReplyDeleteBeijos Marie.
I love that you rescued that prayer - it is very special. I have a pair of white, high top baby shoes, they were in a box with "Billie's Shoes" written on it and I couldn't bear that Billie's shoes were in a thrift shop, so now they live with me.
ReplyDeleteI can just picture this dear grandmother stitching this piece for her granddaughter. How sweet. What a lovely post this is and so heartwarming to know that you have rescued and appreciate this piece. Wherever the grandmother is now, I'm sure she is smiling.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you rescued that sweet stitchery! So sad to think that it's not still in the family, but glad it has found an appreciative home.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that you found the piece and gave it safe haven. Sometimes I wonder where my stitchery will end up in years to come as no one in my family likes that kind of thing, it seems. Perhaps someone like you-
ReplyDeleteMary
This is precious and I'm happy it has a forever home with you.
ReplyDeleteWonderful piece for you to find . . . now safe with you. I like this version of the prayer more than the one I heard when I was growing up . . .
ReplyDeletekeep me safely through the night . . .
and wake me with the morning light . . .
leaves me with peace, not fear . . .
I'm so happy the stitching found a good home with you. Sad to think it might have been thrown out.
ReplyDeleteI love this...this is the prayer I always prayed as a child! Pure joy you found. xoxo
ReplyDeleteWhat a treasure and it's gone to a good home.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful this is. take good care of this!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a TREASURE! I'm sure it would warm that grandmother's heart to know that someone as sweet as you is taking good care of her handwork!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet post:) Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOh this is really lovely, so glad you found it and took care of it. Happy weekend from Pam
ReplyDeleteSuch a precious treasure!!! Love that you brought it home to cherish! xo Heather
ReplyDeleteIt makes you wonder what happened to Grandma Harrington and Susan. they would be thrilled to know it is being loved again.
ReplyDeleteThat is sweet that you found such a wonderful piece. I always wonder about the people that make some of the stuff that I buy.
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donna
I like this so much. And I like this verse better than the one I was taught as a kid: If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take." Yikes. What a thing for a kid to have to say every night!
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Claudia
Those are the things that intrigue me about the thrift. The separation of items. I wonder if one day Sarah will wonder where that went. I love that it is now safe and secure.
ReplyDeleteIt's good to know other folks save beautiful things from the bone yard. I can't seem to resist embroidery pieces. This is, especially, beautiful.
ReplyDeleteOh. How sweet. I'm so glad you are the keeper of this precious sentiment for both of them.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely find Gayle....I'm sure the owner and maker of this sweet stitchery would be happy to know it's in safe and caring hands now.....
ReplyDeleteClaire :}
Beautiful! I love the colors!
ReplyDeleteOne of my favourite books when I was growing up was a prettily illustrated prayer book. The first prayer in the book started with the same two lines –
ReplyDeleteNow I lay me down to sleep I pray the lord my soul to keep
but ended with
If I should die before I wake I pray the Lord my soul to take.
I prefer your version!