When I start my tour
of duty God,
Wherever crime may be,
as I
walk the darkened streets alone,
Let me be
close to thee.
Please give me
understanding with both the young and
old.
Let me listen with attention until their
story's told.
Let me never make a judgment in
a rash or callous way,
but let me hold my
patience let each man have his say.
Lord if some dark and
dreary night,
I must give my life,
Lord,
with your everlasting love
protect my
children and my
wife.
