The Pilot’s Prayer

Lord, as this plane is lifted high,

    From earthly bonds set free;

To penetrate the glorious sky,

   So is my prayer to thee.

Grand me judgment, first, I pray,

   To know just what to do;

Give me knowledge of the way;

              And grant me courage too.

I humbly ask you guard my hand,

    Upon the throttles there;

As I feed in the energy,

    That lifts us in the air.

Grant me confidence, Lord, and yet,

    As I strive to reach my goal;

I pray that I will not forget,

    That you’re the Captain of my Soul.

~  ~  ~ Phyllis R. Moses