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Many Thanks to The New Jersey State PBA .........
THE POLICE OFFICERS' PRAYER
0, gentle Lord!
Keep the daylight watch with me.
As I begin my tour of duty,
I ask Your protection
from
all mental, physical and spiritual harm.
Sustain me with the knowledge that I am doing Your work,
endeavoring to keep peace
among Your people.
Help me to be just as I enforce the law without prejudice or favor to anyone.
May I be courageous but not reckless in carrying out my duties.
Let me respond to all calls with haste realizing that so many are dependent on me
for life and safety.
Support me with your consoling power when I am tempted
to think no one really cares
and that I am taken for granted.
Sustain in me the conviction that so many thousands do care
and are grateful for my
presence.
Grant that I may be loyal to my
partner and my fellow officers, and that I may back
them up
effectively when called upon for assistance.
Lord, I ask that I may return safely, after my tour of duty,
to my loved ones and
those who love me.
I pray that I may be a good and honorable police officer, and
after my tour of duty is over here on earth, may I enjoy the peace and happiness of heaven that You have promised to
those who serve you well.
Amen.
REV. ROBERT F. GRADY
1924-1989
Chaplain, New Jersey State PBA
Courtesy:
New Jersey State Police Benevolent Association
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