The Final Inspection; the Marine stood and faced God

Posted by Bible Probe on February 14, 2006 at 11:06:10:

The Final Inspection

The Marine 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, Marine,

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 Marine waited quietly,

For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, you Marine,

You've borne your burdens well.

Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,

You've done your time in Hell."

~Author Unknown~

It's the Soldier, Sailor and Airman, not the reporter
who has given us the freedom of the press.

It's the Soldier, Sailor and Airman, not the poet,
who has given us the freedom of speech.

It's the Soldier, Sailor and Airman, not the
politicians that ensures our right to Life, Liberty
and the Pursuit of Happiness.

It's the Soldier, Sailor and Airman, who salutes the
flag, who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin
is draped by the flag.

If you care to offer the smallest token of
recognition and appreciation for the Military, please
pass this on and pray for our men and women who have
served and are currently serving our country and
pray for those who have given the ultimate sacrifice
for freedom.

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