I would like to thank my Grandpa Norm for helping me with the introduction for this speech. Thanks!
PATTON'S PRAYER
When General George S. Patton's Third Army was trying to reach the surrounded U. S. One Hundred and First Airborne Division at Bastogne, Belgium they were being hampered by very bad weather. General Patton sent for the senior Chaplin and asked him to write a pray asking for God's help.
"Almighty and most merciful Father, we humbly beseech Thee, of Thy great goodness, to restrain these immoderate rains with which we have had to contend. Grant us fair weather for Battle. Graciously hearken to us as soldiers who call Thee that, armed with Thy power, we may advance from victory to victory, and crush the oppression and wickedness of our enemies, and establish Thy justice among men and nations. Amen."
The prayer was answered and General Patton gave the Chaplin a Medal.
I am very excited for the speech meet! Have a good day! God bless you,
DAKOTA
This prayer was given to every one of Patton's men to encourage them. Here are some pictures of what the prayer looked like:
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