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I too grew up with the old version, which I never liked. But thanks to you all, I now have three versions.
Now I lay me down to sleep
I pray the Lord my soul to keep
"Guide me safely through the night,
and wake me with the morning light."
Now I lay me down to sleep
I pray the Lord my soul to keep
To let angels watch me through the night
And keep me in their blessed sight.
Now I lay me down to sleep
I pray the Lord my soul to keep
"God be with me through the night,
and bless me with the morning light."
My suggestion would be to print it off, show the child and ask them what they think about the prayers they say. An 8 year old now adjusting to a new home can't handle too many changes at once, much like an infant. They have the intelligence to make decision. Personally, I would have a discussion with the child, show them the different prayers, including the one they say and talk about how they feel about trying different versions. Make this something they want to do, and not just you. After all, in the grand spectum of things, this is one of the ways they start developing their relationship with God. You are doing an awesome job parenting and guiding them.
Jewel.
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