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Prayer for Prisoners of War Lord, I bring before you now our soldiers who have been captured, and ask that You would uphold them with Your right hand.Be their rock in the midst of uncertainty and their light in the midst of darkness. Guard their hearts from fear and strengthen them according to Your Word. Cause them Lord, to lie down and sleep in peace for You alone are their safety. Surround them Lord with Your favor as a shield. Soften the hearts of those who watch over them and cause them to show compassion and mercy. Keep the hearts of our soldiers filled with hope, and guard them from despair.Be near to them Lord, for Your nearness is their good, and bring them back safely to their families. In Jesus mighty name, Amen. |
Air Force Hymn Lord, guard and guide the ones who fly, Through the great spaces of the sky; Be with them traversing the air In darkening storms or sunshine fair. You who keep with tender might The balanced birds in all their flight, Lord of the tempered winds, be near, That, having you, they know no fear. Control their minds with instinct fit Whene'er adventuring, they quit Firm security of land; Grant steadfast eye and skillful hand. Aloft in solitudes of space, Uphold them with your saving grace. Oh, God, protect the ones who fly Through lonely ways beneath the sky. Amen. Mary C.D. Hamilton, 1915, Quebec: L.M., Henry Baker, 1854 |