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