Inspiring Thoughts

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A SOLDIER'S PRAYER

 

The following verse was written on the back of a cigarette box by an

American soldier killed on the field of battle in World War II, and

found by a stretcher-bearer. They are as follows:

 

" Look God I have never spoken to You,

But now I want to say " How do you do? "

You see God, they told me You didn't exist,

And like a fool, I believed all this.

Last night from a shall-hole I saw Your sky,

I figured right then they told me a lie.

Had I taken the time to see things You made,

I'd have known they weren't calling a spade a spade.

I wonder God if You'd shake my hand.

Somehow I feel You would understand.

Funny I had to come to this hellish place,

Before I had time to see Your face.

Well I guess there isn't very much more to say,

But I'm glad, God I met You today.

I guess the `Zero Hour' will soon be here.

But I'm not afraid since I know You are near.

The signal: Well, God, I'll have to go;

I like You a lots; and I want You to know.

Look, now, this will be a horrible fight;

Who knows? I may come to Your home tonight;

Though I wasn't friendly to You before,

I wonder, God if You'll wait at Your door.

I wish I had known You all these years.

Well, I have to go now, God; Goodbye;

Strange – since I met You,

I am not afraid to die …..