A WAR PRAYER FOR A LITTLE BOY

The day is just beginning,

But all the long night through,

The sailor-men were watching

Out in the dark night blue.

Dear God! when my turn comes,

May my watch be as true.

The long, still night is coming,

But whilst I've been at play,

The soldier-men were fighting

Thro’ all the live-long day.

Dear God! when my turn comes,

Please keep me brave as they.