Show TIle The Airmans Airman's Prayer A poem written by Sergeant Hugh Brodie of 01 the Royal Australian air force has been widely acclaimed Sergeant Brodie has been posted missing in inaction action Almighty and present all-present Power Short is the prayer I make to Thee I do not ask in battle hour For any shield to cover meThe me The vast unalterable way From which the stars do not depart depart depart de de- de- de part May not be turned aside to stay The bullets flying to my heart I ask no help to strike my foe I seek no petty victory here The enemy I hate I know To Thee is also dear But this I pray pray Be at my side When death is drawing through the sky Almighty God Who also died Teach me the way that I should die |