Special Forces Prayer
Almighty God Who art the Author of Liberty
and the Champion of the oppressed hear
our prayer.
We, the men of Special Forces, acknowledge
our dependence upon Thee
in the preservation of human freedom.
Go with us as we seek to defend the defenseless
and to free the enslaved.
May we ever remember that our nation,
whose motto is "in God We Trust,"
expects that we shall acquit ourselves with honor,
that we may never bring shame upon our faith,
our families, or our fellow men.
Grant us wisdom from Thy mind, courage from Thine heart, strength from Thine arm
and protection by Thine hand.
It is for Thee that we do battle,
and to thee belongs the victor's crown.
For Thine is the kingdom, and the power
and the glory forever,
Amen!
Author: Chaplain John Stevey
Written: 1961
This prayer may be freely reproduce.
However, Chaplain Stevey requests
that one takes care to accurately
copy the prayer not to alter it.
Thank you.