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JUST A SOLDIER

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Aug 152015

JUST A SOLDIER

The soldier lay, his body tense with fear
Yesterday he had been far from here
Quiet, still, prone on the sand
His job now to protect this land

Year after year no work could be found
The army beckoned, to a regiment renowned
A rifleman now, proud and brave
He saw the order, his officer’s wave

Break cover, run for your life
Focus, focus, forget kids and wife
He felt no pain, just a thud in the chest
He had been a good soldier, tried his best

Lying bleeding, his eyes growing dim
Red roses blooming all around him
Lord open your arms, welcome me
Let my spirit rise, at last, I’m free

By Philip Mason

A Rifleman`s Prayer©

The Regimental Collect

Almighty God,

Creator and Preserver of all mankind, we beseech Thee in Thy wisdom to guide and guard us Thy servants of The Royal Green Jackets. Make us worthy of the great traditions bound up in the union of our three Regiments, and as Thy servants of old were chosen to obey with speed, may we be bold to seek Thy Grace in every time of need, and so be patient and persevering in running the race that is set before us. This we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Almighty God,

Creator and Preserver of all making, we beseech Thee in Thy wisdom to guide and guard us Thy servants of The Royal Green Jackets. Make us worthy of the great traditions bound up in the union of our three Regiments, and as Thy servants of old were chosen to obey with speed, may we be bold to see Thy Grace in every time of need, and so be patient and persevering in running the race that is set before us. This we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.