Soldiers, please read

[Gospel Trafficker]

I thought all you soldiers would enjoy this.

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~

Remember, it is the Soldier, not the reporter Who has given us the
freedom of the press. It is the Soldier, not the poet, Who has given us the freedom of speech. It is the Soldier Who salutes the flag, Who serves beneath the flag, and Whose coffin is draped by the flag, who
allows the protester to burn the flag.


Please pray for our men and women currently serving our country and pray for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for freedom.

Jason

 

[cenimo]

Excellent.

 

[daveleau]

Thank you for posting this.

 

[whitleybk]

Loved it, thank you!

 

[God'sPrincess]

very awesome....

 

[inquisitor_11]

And I never passed a cry for help

Not to be a grouch... but what army did he serve in?

 

[Ellethidhren]

I gave it to my neighbor who just returned from serving in Iraq. Thank you!

 

[Faithflyer009]

I loved it... our Soldiers have done so much for us

 

[AlaskanDan]

I have that on a plack in my barracks!

 

[C0B2A]

good stuff

 

[HumbleSiPilot77]

Not to be a grouch... but what army did he serve in?

He says it in this context "Though I worked a lot of overtime, When the bills got just too steep, I never passed a cry for help," Don't think he means he didn't need help in combat.


We have seen this in many Korean stores on different products also. The problem with this is, soldier is listing excuses to God upon questioning, he doesn't say a thing about Jesus.

 

[inquisitor_11]

Its actually in different stanza to that one.

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.

A short history of US military actions in the past 50 years would show that there have been many times when "crys for help" have been passed (rightly or wrongly).

I think I agree with you though bushmaster, that stuff like this, whilst heavy on compliments and sappy sentiment, can actually be quite misleading and unhelpful. Particularly when it comes to living out a life following Christ.

 

[HumbleSiPilot77]

In my honest opinion, this text seems like it is the real deal, it is quite misleading like you said, makes the soldier think that HE WILL GET AWAY with his heroic actions when standing before our Lord. Not without Jesus, no. I have seen many soldiers buy this to hang on their walls, I would never do such thing. Wishy washy make feel good stuff, excuse me.

 

[WarSong]

I thought all you soldiers would enjoy this.

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~

Remember, it is the Soldier, not the reporter Who has given us the
freedom of the press. It is the Soldier, not the poet, Who has given us the freedom of speech. It is the Soldier Who salutes the flag, Who serves beneath the flag, and Whose coffin is draped by the flag, who
allows the protester to burn the flag.


Please pray for our men and women currently serving our country and pray for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for freedom.

Jason

Thank you for posting that. It made me smile, and I need that right now.

 

[Gunny]

I thought all you soldiers would enjoy this.

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~

Remember, it is the Soldier, not the reporter Who has given us the
freedom of the press. It is the Soldier, not the poet, Who has given us the freedom of speech. It is the Soldier Who salutes the flag, Who serves beneath the flag, and Whose coffin is draped by the flag, who
allows the protester to burn the flag.


Please pray for our men and women currently serving our country and pray for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for freedom.

Jason

OUTSTANDING, Jason!!!