The Paratroopers St. Michael Prayer

[Skyshark]

The Paratroopers St. Michael Prayer


Lord God, hear my call, as through the sky I fall.
Satan you once were cast from here.
My static line have hooked to hold,
and then my chute to make unfold.

Suspension lines untangled be
and open my canopy.
From other jumpers float me clear,
As safely down I persevere.

On angels wings, I hit the ground.
My Father's favor, I have found.
In thanks, St. Michael I do pray.
For God has helped me--ALL THE WAY.

[skyshark91]

Nice ................ Have to teach my little Paratrooper it.

[Recon133]

Thanks Sky, Outstanding!

[Ripcord]

Thanks Sky
It's been a long time sence I have seen that

[VB]

Thanks Sky
It's been a long time sence I have seen that

Ditto

VB

[afpara]

Thanks Sky
It's been a long time sence I have seen that

Ditto

VB

Really? 13 years, and this is the first time I've seen it...No, probably too many F-A-H's, I've probably just forgotten it.

[shqipe]

Here are two more that I have had for a while:

A PARATROOPER'S PRAYER

Valiant St. Michael, hear my call,
As through the sky I swiftly fall,
You who hurled Satan far below,
Aid me to conquer every foe.

My static line keep firm to endure,
My risers' even flow make sure,
My suspension lines untangled be,
My deployment bag hold steadily.

As Angel's wings my chute smooth be,
From other jumpers keep me free.

Help, St. Michael, this sky ranger
To make a landing safe from danger
Soft and safe to land - and then
Do you thank God for me. AMEN

OUR LADY QUEEN OF THE ANGELS
DEFEND US IN COMBAT


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 'n knees together, preparing myself to land,
never more aware that I'm secure within your hand.
Guide and help me lord, as I get quickly to my feet,
to conquer every obstacle 'til the mission is complete.
In our Lord's name I shall forever pray,
'cause I'm "AIRBORNE" and "PRAYER BORNE" GERONIMO!!!
AMEN

[RH]

Amen to all three prayers...

[PANTHER 2]

Theres also a Saint Michael necklace,I lost mine on a night jump in 78,here recently,at a 82ndABN funeral, the chaplin handed me one with a hand shake thanking ROLLING THUNDER for supporting the family from the asshole protesters..P helps bunch,what a bunch of dingbats

[Recon133]

What separates them from the rest
These men with silver wings
Paratroopers from the sky above
In whom devotion springs
What spirit so unites them
In brotherhood they say
Their answer loud and clear,
"Airborne All The Way"

These are the men of danger
As in open door they stand
With static line above them
And ripcord in their hand
While earthbound they are falling
A silent prayer they say
"Lord be with us forever,
Airborne All The Way"

One day they'll make their final jump
Saint Mike will tap them out
The good Lord will be waiting
He knows what they are about
And answering in cadence,
He'll hear the Paratroopers say
"We're glad to be aboard, Sir,
Airborne All The Way"

[PANTHER 2]

Thats a goodern Recon,Good day,GABBY

[TheNelanMan]

Nice ones. I will keep those ones with me.

[Ferret_LE426]

Do the still have the St. Michaels Association at Bragg. When I was there Father Whalen used to run with us. It was always a good time seeing cadence callers trying to call clean cadences because the post chaplan was running with us

[andy bannerman]

The Paratroopers Prayer" (French)
"Priere des Parachutistes"

God, give me what you have left
Give what no one else ever requests
I am not asking you for rest, or tranquillity
Neither that of the soul, nor the body
I am not asking for wealth, nor success, or even health
You are asked for all of these so often
That you must have none left.
Give me, God, what you have left
Give me what no one else wants
I seek insecurity and disquiet
I seek torment and combat
And God, give them to me indefinitely
That I am sure to have them always
Because I won't always have the courage to ask you.
Give me, God, what you have left
Give me what others don't want
But also give me courage, strength and faith

-Translation of a part of "Priere des Parachutistes"
Written by Andre Zirnheld, Para Officer,
KIA in Lybia on July, 17th 1942...



Prière du parachutiste

Donnez-moi, mon Dieu, ce qui vous reste
Donnez-moi ce qu'on ne vous demande jamais.

Je ne vous demande pas le repos
Ni la tranquillité
Ni celle de l'âme, ni celle du corps.

Je ne vous demande pas la richesse
Ni le succès, ni même la santé.

Tout ça, mon Dieu, on vous le demande tellement
Que vous ne devez plus en avoir.

Donnez-moi, mon Dieu, ce qui vous reste.
Donnez-moi ce que l'on vous refuse.

Je veux l'insécurité et l'inquiétude.
Je veux la tourmente et la bagarre
Et que vous me les donniez, mon Dieu, définitivement.
Que je sois sûr de les avoir toujours,
Car je n'aurai pas toujours le courage
De vous les demander.

Donnez-moi, mon Dieu, ce qui vous reste.
Donnez-moi ce dont les autres ne veulent pas.
Mais donnez-moi aussi le courage
Et la force et la Foi.

André ZIRNHELD
Parachutiste de la France Libre,
Mort au Champ d'Honneur en 1942.
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[skeet5413]

AWESOME..AIRBORNE ALL THE WAY!!!