A Soldier's Prayer Poem by MELVIN BANGGOLLAY

A SOLDIER'S PRAYER
Melvin Banggollay



Unto thee my Lord
I humbly lift up my soul
As I fervently unfold
prayers of thy soul.

I thank you dear Lord
For this life you gave
For the grace untold
and my sins you paid,
Strength you bestowed
amidst dangers grave,
Wisdom you've showed
when confusion's wave,
Love I have deployed
for my families cave,
and care I employed
for my enemies crave.

Make me a peace maker
even at my enemies ends,
that I may help our brothers
end troubles and amend.
Let my gun kill no one
Even I may be in danger
For I hate to hurt anyone
nor make lifeless cadaver.

Keep me out of any danger
that I can be a good keeper
of peace with every brother
Even if I may lost my temper.
Make me a soldier of peace
of brotherhood with all ease
For I wish to have a country
free from chaos and tyranny.

All these I pray and ask
In the Mighty name of JESUS...AMEN