From the Halls of Montezuma
To the Shores of Tripoli;
We fight our country's battles
In the air, on land and sea;
First to fight for right and freedom
And to keep our honor clean;
We are proud to claim the title
of United States Marine.
Our flag's unfurled to every breeze
From dawn to setting sun;
We have fought in ev'ry clime and place
Where we could take a gun;
In the snow of far-off Northern lands
And in sunny tropic scenes;
You will find us always on the job--
The United States Marines.
Here's health to you and to our Corps
Which we are proud to serve
In many a strife we've fought for life
And never lost our nerve;
If the Army and the Navy
Ever look on Heaven's scenes;
They will find the streets are guarded
By United States Marines.
Unto You, O Lord, we lift our tear-stained hearts at the tragedy that has befallen our valiant defenders ... we cry out for justice for this father's son and his comrades, and though we seek redress quickly, may we place our fullest confidence in Your Word ... "Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord." Romans 12:19. And so we rest.
And yet, Heavenly Father, may Your justice be swift as well as sure, for we are outraged that the nobility of service and sacrifice would become twisted beyond recognition. Let not these young warriors and their families become discouraged or disheartened, for great is the evil in this world, yet even in the midst of darkness, You continue to raise up beautiful men and women who shine with the light of freedom for all mankind ...
First to fight for right and freedom And to keep our honor clean; We are proud to claim the title of United States Marine.
And may it ever be thus, O Lord, until there is Eternal Peace. Amen ...
Thank you, all.
Pegita, you have such an amazing gift.
Thank you.
Come on in, start at Post #58 and stroll, slowly and quietly, on down the thread.