When I was a young soldier I was taught "General Orders"... The First of these was, "I will guard everything within the limits of my post and quit my post only when properly relieved."
What a tremendous charge is in those simple words. Singer/Songwriter Stan Clardy sums up the charge to the Christian Warrior in the Chorus of his song "Never Leave My Post"
"I will never leave my post. I have a duty to fulfill.
Though darkness gathers round me, I will try to do God's will.
For other are depending on me to hold my ground.
I will never leave my post, I will never let them down".
May our Great Captain Strengthen us for the struggle to come...
Non Nobis Domine, Non Nobis, Sed Nomini Tuo Da Gloriam!
Now that brings back memories from a time long, long ago. I have to admit, I've forgotten those General Orders. Thanks for the reminder. Have a blessed week.
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