“Marine Corps Vietnam Tankers
Historical Foundation”
ANNEX G-6 – Marine Prayers
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ANNEX G-6 Marine Prayers MARINE'S PRAYER - I Almighty God, whose command is over all and whose love never fails, make me aware of Thy presence and obedient to Thy will. Keep me true to my best self, guarding me against dishonesty in purpose and deed and helping me to live so that I can face my fellow Marines, my loved ones and Thee without shame or fear. Protect my family. Give me the will to do the work of a Marine and to accept my share of responsibilities with vigor and enthusiasm. Grant me the courage to be proficient in my daily performance. Keep me loyal and faithful to my superiors and to the duties my country and the Marine Corps have entrusted to me. Make me considerate of those committed to my leadership. Help me to wear my uniform with dignity and let it remind me daily of the traditions, which I must uphold. If I am inclined to doubt, steady my faith; if I am tempted, make me strong to resist; if I should miss the mark, give me courage to try again. Guide me with the light of truth and grant me wisdom by which I may understand the answer to my prayer. Amen. MARINE'S PRAYER - II Dear God, in a world that's racked with war, Let me think of the coming years When the cannon's core has ceased its roar, And the nations dry their tears. Keep Thou my heart unblemished. Give me strength to wait release; And let me live as a man should live In a fight for the God of Peace. O Father, grant that I may last To build the world again; To know when pestilence is past A brotherhood of men. Bless Thou the aged with Thy light; Protect our troubled youth; And let me fight as a man should fight In a war for the God of Truth. Thy will be done, if Thou decree That I shall die afield. But let me go face to the foe Sustain me, lest I yield. Let no man cry he saw me fly The battle's agony. And let me die as a man should die In a fight for Liberty. Amen. We remember with solemn appreciation the heroic deeds of the Marines that fought at Trenton - Bladensburg - Tripoli - and bloody Chapultepec. We commemorate the "devil dogs" of Belleau Wood - Soissons - St. Michael - and the Argonne. We remember with deepest gratitude the valor and sacrificial struggle of our fathers and brothers of the United States Marine Corps who gave their lives in the defense of Bataan - Corregidor - and Wake Island. We remember those who died in the offenses of Guadalcanal - Tulagi - New Georgia - Bougainville - and Tarawa - Tinian - Peleliu - Iwo Jima - and Okinawa. In Korea on the Pusan Perimeter - at Inchon - and the Chosin Reservoir. We hold in hallowed remembrance over 12,000 Marines who gave their lives in Southeast Asia at Chu Lai - DaNang - Khe Sahn - Quang Tri - Cam Lo - Con Thien - Phu Bai - and Hue. We remember, Heavenly Father, those tragic hours of Lebanon. For all Marines who have given their lives in action on land, at sea, and in the air, we pause in tribute, O Lord. (Based on a Litany and Memorial Prayer of Marine Memorial Chapel, Quantico, VA) PRAYER FOR SAILORS AND MARINES O God, you must know in your infinite wisdom that Sailors and Marines are the most unique creatures of all your creation. Sailors and Marines come in all shapes, colors, sizes, and both genders; we are serious, happy, frustrated, professional, and sacrificing. You have called us from a humdrum world and challenged us to go the extra mile and be a part of a great team. Help us to always do our best, teach us to always do the right thing--it will gratify some and astonish the rest. Amen. |