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Lord, in this land that was founded
on
Your Righteous and Holy name,
We
all understand the gruesome reality,
when playing war's deadly games.
But
I have one request Lord,
Please, just hear me until I'm through;
We
know Lord from the past
that
death in war is true.
So
for the Sailor that meets his fate,
can
You give him a special place,
For
it's the salted air of the seas he needs,
to
feel upon his face.
Can
You place them on a heavenly ship,
so
they can once again feel the rolling of the waves,
A
special place so they'll know,
we
appreciate all they gave.
And
Lord, for that Pilot that failed to return,
from
his last mission in war's quest,
Please give him angel's unfailing wings,
we
know Lord, Yours are best.
He
has the need to see the view
always from way up high,
But
most of all Lord, let him know,
his
memory will never die.
The
Soldiers, Lord, that find the gate,
please give them what they need;
A
moments rest, and a quiet thought,
and
an angel to mend what bleeds.
They
have the instinct to always defend-
so a
field to watch over,
A
running stream of milk and honey,
and
a patch of soft warm clover.
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Lord, also let us not forget , |
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The
Merchant Marines and The Coastguard. |
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Protecting
our own home coastline, |
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Though they may not be toting rifles, |
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Dedication
keeps them, always working hard. |
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They also transport the Troops, men and women, |
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And also all their supplies and needs. |
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Lord let them have a special place, |
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Of rest and peace upon the open seas. |
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Now
Lord, about those Marines,
I
know they're quite rowdy and rough,
But
that's just because they are considered
to
be so dog-gone tough.
Just
throw them in among the rest
and
watch how high they fly,
And
listen for their basic yell,
it
will be something like "Semper Fi".
Lord, I have but one final request;
it's
Old Glory they must all see,
So
they'll know they won the battle
in
this war to keep us free.
Lord, each morning as those Colors rise,
they'll salute her with pride,
Remind them, Lord, every day,
that
it was with honor that they died.
 02/22/2003
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