[BITList] THE FINAL INSPECTION ...A Must Read !

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    *THE FINAL INSPECTION
    *
    *The soldier stood and faced God,
    which must always come to pass
    he hoped his shoes were shining,
    just as brightly as his brass.*


    *'Step forward now, you soldier,
    How shall I deal  with you ?
    Have you always turned the other cheek ?
    To My Church have you been true?'*


    *The soldier squared his shoulders and said, 'No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
    Because those of us who carry guns,
    can't always be a saint.*


    *I've had to work most  Sundays,
    and at times my talk was tough.
    And sometimes I've  been violent,
    because the world is awfully rough.*


    *But, I never took a penny,
    that wasn't mine to keep...
    Though I worked a lot of overtime,
    when the bills got just too steep.*


    *And I never passed a cry for help,
    though at times I shook with fear.
    And sometimes, God, forgive me,
    i've wept unmanly tears.*


    *I know I don't deserve a place,
    among the people here.
    They never wanted me around,
    except to calm their fears.*


    *If you've a place for me here, Lord,
    it needn't be so grand.
    I never expected or had too much,
    but if you don't,  I'll understand.*


    *There was a silence all around the  throne, where the saints had
    often trod.
    As the soldier waited quietly,
    for the judgment of his God.*


    *'Step forward now, you soldier,
    you've borne your burdens well.
    Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
    you've done your time in Hell.'*


    *Author Unknown~*

    ***
    *

    Thinking of all the Australian, Canadian, American*,.*and British
    Soldiers.




    *Prayer chain for our military... ***


	

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