An SAS Soldier's Prayer
 
I bring this prayer to You, Lord for You alone can give what one cannot demand from oneself.

Give me, Lord, what You have left over,Give me what no-one ever asks You for.

I don't ask You for rest, or quiet,Whether of soul or body;I don't ask You for wealth,Nor for success, nor even health perhaps.That sort of thing You get asked for so muchThat You can't have any of it left.

Give me, Lord, what You have left over,Give me what no-one wants from You.

I want insecurity, strife,And I want You to give me theseOnce and for all.So that I can be sure of having them always,Since I shall not always have the courageTo ask You for them.

Give me, Lord, what You have left over,Give me what others want nothing to do with.

But give me courage too,And strength and faith;For You alone can giveWhat one cannot demand from oneself.

Lt. Andre Zirnheld, SAS, died in battle July 26, 1941,the preceeding was found in his uniform.