Monday, November 28, 2011

A Firefighter's Prayer



A Firefighter's Prayer


             
                         When I am called to duty, O God
                         Wherever flames may rage,
                         Give me strength to save some life
                         Whatever be its age.

                          Help me embrace a little child
                          Before it is too late,
                          Or save an older person from
                          The horror of that fate.

                          Enable me to be alert
                          And hear the weakest shout,
                          And quickly and efficiently
                           To put the fire out.

                           I want to fill my calling
                          And give the best in me,
                           To guard my every neighbor
                          And protect their property.

                          And if according to Your will
                           I should lose my life,
                           Please bless with Your protecting hand
                           My children, my husband or my wife. 


Author unknown,  revised edition:  C.S. Bosse 11/28/11