A Wave’s Prayer
Dear Lord, as I kneel down to pray
I have so much to ask:
My prayers are for the strength to serve
A Nation’s mighty task.
I need the grace with which to wear
In dignity and pride,
My uniform, and take with it
Its meaning in my stride.
Teach me, O Lord, obedience
That I may do my best
Until our country once again
Is peaceful and at rest.
And having these to guide me
While our Navy’s in the war
I have but then to thank you—
I cannot ask for more.
Thank you for our country,
For our people free and brave,
And make me ever worthy, Lord
To be a Navy Wave.
Mary Monnett, U.S.N.R.
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