Before I Wake
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Ongoing, First published Aug 03, 2014
"Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord, my soul to keep. May angels watch me through the night and keep me in their blessed sight."

When does a simple little childs prayer turn into a cry for help? Why do we pray this prayer every night before we sleep? Is it out of habit?

What happens when it becomes something more?

What happens when it's out of fear?
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