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Glowing softly in the west
Please set a special place aside,
for our wonderful country's best.
For the selfless men and women,
Who knowingly give their all,
Who stand guard round our banner,
And never let it fall.
They leave behind both spouse and child,
To protect and preserve our land.
They leave behind both hearth and home,
In service great and grand.
They endure heartache and hardship,
For an occasional word from home,
They endure sharp criticisms,
And often feel alone.
But Lord, please touch their souls tonight,
Somehow let them know we care,
That we're standing right behind them,
Even when they're 'ore there'.
An Lord, if their wet and cold in the darkness,
Of a wild and rolling sea.
Or sweltering in the desert sands,
And waiting patiently.
If they're soaring through the silver clouds,
Or standing guard out in the rian.
If they're laughing, loving,
Or in quiet heartfelt pain.
Please Lord, tonight embrace them,
Soldiers, Sailors, one and all.
For they dearly love their country,
And daily give their all.
For the young soldier away from home,
For the first time in his life.
And the Officer far away,
From his children and his wife.
For the women dressed in olive drab,
Instead of shirt or jeans,
Because when you say 'Patriot'
They can tell you what it means.
And Lord, if before the night is through,
Heaven's gate should open wide,
And a Soldier, Airman, Sailor, or Marine should step inside.
Embrace him, Lord, and love him,
In your great and perfect way,
For he was one of the best, Dear Lord,
The PRIDE of the U.S.A.
