God of battles, be with us now: <br />Guard our sons from the lead of shame, <br />Watch our sons when the cannons flame, <br />Let them not to a tyrant bow. <br /> <br />God of battles, to Thee we pray: <br />Be with each loyal son who fights <br />In the cause of justice and human rights, <br />Grant him strength and lead the way. <br /> <br />God of battles, our youth we give <br />To the battle line on a foreign soil, <br />To conquer hatred and lust and spoil; <br />Grant that they and their cause shall live.<br /><br />Edgar Albert Guest<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-battle-prayer/
