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The Fireman's Prayer

Whenever I am called to duty, God
Whenever flames may rage,
Give me the strength to save a life,
Whatever be its age.

Help me embrace a child
Before it is too late,
Or save an older person
From the horror of that fate.

Enable me to be alert
And hear the weakest shout,
And quickly and efficiently
To put the fire out.

I want to fill my calling
And to give the best in me
To guard my every neighbor
And protect their property.

And if, according to your will,
I am to lose my life,
Please bless with your protection
My children and my wife.

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