Early in the morning the officer would pray, <br /> "Help me, dear Jesus to lead someone to you today. <br /> Let my life be a living example for you. <br /> If not in my life, let my death bring others to you". <br /> The gun shot was heard as it echoed through town, <br /> As a bullet lodged within his chest, as he fell down. <br /> God forgive me, he anxiously prayed, <br /> As his blood flowed fast, right where he laid. <br /> Bleak despair hung low for the officer, that day. <br /> Yet he asked for the man, that had made him this way. <br /> Last request was granted as the prisoner came into the room <br /> The officer looking him square in the face, <br /> Said, "You set your doom! You choose the place! <br /> I forgive you for what you have done to me. Now I'm free. <br /> Ask Jesus to forgive you. Where will you spend eternity"? <br /> With his last breath, he uttered those words, <br /> For those in the room, for years those words would be heard. <br /> Till each gave their life to Jesus and He set them free. <br /> Now in Heaven, all these men will be.<br /><br />Grace M. Jordan<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/officer-s-prayer/
