Chaplain Terry Austin, Advanced Airborne School, Fort Bragg

Heavenly Father, hear my call;

For through the sky I will soon fall.

Stand up, hook up, shuffle to the door,

I pray for your will, nothing less, nothing more.

One thousand, two thousand, three thousand, four . . .

My canopy fill 'fore I count any more.

Give me courage, in the midst of my fear,

To enjoy your world's beauty from way up here.

From jumpers and obstacles float me clear,

And safely to the drop zone help me steer.

Feet and knees together, preparing myself to land,

Never more aware that I'm secure within your hand.

Guide and help me, as I quickly get to my feet,

To conquer every obstacle 'til the mission is complete.

 In our Lord's name I shall forever pray,

Because I'm Airborne and Prayerborne all the way.

AMEN