The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

THERE IS A CERTAIN PRAYER THAT IF IT IS SAID
FAITHFULLY EVERY DAY OF YOUR LIFE,
WILL ALLOW YOU TO KNOW THE VERY HOUR
OF YOUR DEATH. THREE DAYS BEFORE YOU DIE
YOU WILL HEAR THREE KNOCKS ON YOUR DOOR AND THIS SAINT
WILL TELL YOU TO PREPARE FOR YOUR DEATH
AT A CERTAIN HOUR.

Submitter comment: MY MOTHER CLAIMS THAT SHE KNOWS OF AT LEAST THREE OLDER
WOMEN WHO FORETOLD THE VERY HOUR OF THEIR
DEATH THIS WAY.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; COLLECTED AT HOME

Date learned: 10-26-1969