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Now that I’m and Eagle Scout
And look back down the trail I’ve trod,
I can see what Scouting’s all about
And offer this humble prayer to God!
I know now the Eagle Badge isn’t the end;
It lights a new height to ascend.
I know I could never have gotten this far,
Without help from others who served as my stars!
So thank you, Lord, for my chances to be,
a patriot proud in the land of the free.
Thank you for home and churches and schools.
Thank you for parents and teachers and rules.
Thank you for leaders who understand,
Who always stand ready to give me their hand.
Let me share with all people my gifts as they grow,
For I must try to repay the great debt that I owe.
Let me treat everyone as my sister or brother
And reward each good turn by doing another.
Make me fight the good battles though weary and scared,
Let me meet every crisis by being prepared!
Give me wisdom and honor and courage,
To do the things that are always pleasing you!
Remind me if I ever start to stray,
The path that other Eagles in khaki have paved.
Their ghosts are watching and waiting to see,
That I live up to all that’s expected of me.
If I should falter and fall toward the ground,
Stretch forth your arms so I won’t let them down!
Write your purpose upon my willing heart
With a finger that’s tipped in fire.
I have already gotten a good head start;
Help me climb even higher!
I promise to stive for a worthy goal
That I know is solid and right!
Lift up my wings and nourish my soul,
As I dare the Eagle’s flight!
Chart me a course that is straight and true,
With the Scout Oath and Law as my guide.
Teach my body and mind and heart what to do,
So you can smile down on me with pride!
Keep me sharp as the edge of a whittling knife,
To cut through the darkness and doubt,
Let me never forget as I soar through life
That I am an Eagle Scout!
Amen
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