Prayers for Engraving Plaques

[Keith Outten]

Army Soldier's Creed

I am an American Soldier

I am a member of the United States Army.
A protector of the greatest nation on earth.
Because I am proud of the uniform I wear,
I will always act in ways creditable to the military service
and the nation it is sworn to guard.
I am proud of my own organization.
I will do all I can to make it the finest unit in the Army.
I will be loyal to those under who I serve.
I will do my full party to carry out orders and instructions given me or my unit.
As a soldier, I realize that I am a member of a time-honored profession.
That I am doing my share to keep alive
the principles of freedom for which my country stands.
No matter what situation I am in,
I will never do anything for pleasure, profit, or personal safety,
which will disgrace my uniform, my unit or my country.
I will use every means I have, even beyond the line of duty,
to restrain my Army comrades from
actions disgraceful to themselves and the uniform.
I am proud of my country and it's flag.
I will try to make the people of this nation
proud of the service I represent,
for I am an American soldier

[Mark Dickens]

Keith, in all seriousness, thank you for taking the time to post these. I don't know if you had to retype them all, but either way, I know it took quite a bit of time to do this. I will be using these for some of our items. Thanks again!

[Keith Outten]

The Legend of the Dogwood Tree

It is said at the time of the Crucifixion, the dogwood was comparable in size to the oak tree and other monarchs of the forest. Because of its firmness and strength it was selected as the timber for the Cross, but to be put to such a cruel use greatly distressed the tree. Sensing this, the crucified Jesus in His gentle pity for the sorrow and suffering of all said to it: "Because of your sorrow and pity for My sufferings, never again will the dogwood tree grow large enough to be used as a gibbet. Henceforth it will be slender, bent and twisted and its blossoms will be in the form of a cross -- two long and two short petals. In the center of the outer edge of each petal there will be nail prints -- brown with rust and stained with red -- and in the center of the flower will be a crown of thorns, and all who see this will remember."

[Keith Outten]

Keith, in all seriousness, thank you for taking the time to post these. I don't know if you had to retype them all, but either way, I know it took quite a bit of time to do this. I will be using these for some of our items. Thanks again!

Mark,

I know that I still have plenty of these to share, just have to find them. I do have a graphic that contains the prayer of the woods that many here would appreciate. Most of the prayers are cut and paste, just a few will have to be entered manually.

[Keith Outten]

I'm not sure where this quote came from, it was sent to me by a friend.


It is not the critic who counts, not the one who points out how the strong man stumbled or how the doer of deeds might have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred with sweat and dust and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause; who, if he wins, knows the triumph of high achievement; and who, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.

[Lynn Kull]

I second the thank you on these Keith and will be using some as well. thanks Lynn

[Keith Outten]

Prayer Of The Woods

I am the heat of your hearth
on the cold winter nights,
the friendly shade screning you from the sun,
and my fruits are refreshing draughts
quenching your thirst as you journey on.

I am the beam that holds your house,
the board of your table, the bed on which you lie.
and the timber that builds your boat.

I am the handle of your hoe,
the door of your homestead,
the wood of your cradle,
and the shell of your coffin.

I am the bread of kindness
and the flower of beauty.
Ye who pass by listen to my prayer,
harm me not.

[Keith Outten]

The Submariner's Prayer

Almighty Everlasting God, Protector of all those who put
their trust in Thee, hear our prayers in behalf of those who
sail their vessels beneath the sea.

We beseech Thee to keep in Thy sustaining care all who are
in submarines, that they may be delivered from the hidden
dangers of the deep.

Grant them courage and a devotion to fulfill their duties, that
they may better serve Thee and their native land.

Though acquainted with the depths of the ocean, deliver
them from the depths of despair and the dark hours of the
absence of friendliness and a good ship's sprit.

Bless all their kindred and loved ones from whom they are
separated.

When they surface their ships, may they praise Thee, for
Thou art with them there, as well as in the deep.

Fill them with Thy Sprit, that they may be sure in their
reckonings, unwavering in duty, high in purpose, and
upholding the honor of their nation.

Amen

[Barbara Sample]

Thank You Keith,
I will be using them from time to time, I am sure. It was very nice of you to take the time to do this for us. Hopefully, sometime we can help you along the way also.

Barbara Sample
RGile Engravers

here's one for you,

"Yesterday is the Past"
"Tomorrow is a Mystery"
"Today is a Gift, that's why it's called "The Present"

[Keith Outten]

Your Welcome Barbara,

I believe that every day is a gift and each day an opportunity to excell, thanks for the quote.

I hope that my contributuion pays for just a few of the tips I have learned from the Engravers here in this forum.

[Earl Reid]

Keith,
Many thanks for sharing.
Earl

[Keith Outten]

Roger Myers sent me a Private Message and offered to share a poem his daughter wrote for him last Christmas with everyone in our laser forum. I think you will all agree that Katie is very talented and cares deeply about her Dad.

Thanks Katie and Roger for sharing.

The Woodworker’s Prayer

Angels guide my hammer, angels guide my saw
Angels guide my working hands and all my planning thoughts.
Angels guide my planer, angels guide my lathe
So every night when work is done I leave the shop unscathed.

For as I do my daily work I lift my head and pray
That angels dance along my bench and guide my every way.
Be with me in the morning, and when the sun does set
Make sure the work that I do now is the best that I’ve done yet.

And when the day’s receding, and the stars begin to show
I know my work is guided by the Lord’s most loving glow,
Keep me safe while working, and let me do my best
And each day I will feel accomplished as I lay down to rest.

So angels guide my tools, and angels guide my hands
And I will bring to life the beauty of these simple plans.
For when I work with angels, I know my work is true
And I am doing what the Lord intended me to do.

Amen

Katie Myers

©Katie Myers, Dec. 2004

[James & Zelma Litzmann]

Thanks a million Keith, we really appreciate all your help.

James & Zelma (Psalms 18:2)
"Inscriptions Of The Heart"

[Keith Outten]

Thanks Zelma,

Enjoy!

[Aaron Koehl]

Love it...bring em on. Do you have a book of them or are you a poet? ;-))

Mark

Keith a poet? I about ruined another keyboard when I read that.
(And I'm sure I'll hear about it tonight)