Chorus
Lord, protect our troops,
wherever they may be.
Send Your holy angels
to guard them faithfully.
Give them strength and courage,
fill every heart with peace.
Surround them with Your presence,
and never let hope cease.
Lord, protect our troops;
our prayers to You arise.
May every family rest in hope
beneath Your watchful eyes.
Verse 1
Heavenly Father, hear our prayer;
watch over those who serve with care.
Far from home through fear and night,
be their refuge, be their light.
Cover them beneath Your wings;
let Your faithful promise sing.
Guide each step upon their way;
hold them safely every day.
Pre-Chorus
You are our shelter,
our mighty shield.
Into Your hands
their lives we yield.
Chorus
Lord, protect our troops,
wherever they may be.
Send Your holy angels
to guard them faithfully.
Give them strength and courage,
fill every heart with peace.
Surround them with Your presence,
and never let hope cease.
Lord, protect our troops;
our prayers to You arise.
May every family rest in hope
beneath Your watchful eyes.
Verse 2
Bless the ones who wait at home,
counting days until they’re home.
Hold each child and dry each tear;
let them know that You are near.
Grant our leaders wisdom, Lord,
guided always by Your Word.
Teach the nations peace and grace;
let Your mercy be embraced.
Bridge
“He will command His angels concerning you
to guard you in all your ways.”
“The Lord will watch over your going out
and your coming in,
both now and forevermore.”
“Fear not, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed,
for I am your God.”
Final Chorus
Lord, protect our troops;
let every nation see
that peace begins with hearts transformed
by Your mercy.
Bless the brave who faithfully serve;
comfort those who wait.
May justice walk with mercy,
and love overcome all hate.
According to Your perfect will,
keep them in Your care.
And may we never cease to pray
for every soul everywhere.
Chorus
Lord, protect our troops,
wherever they may be.
Send Your holy angels
to guard them faithfully.
Give them strength and courage,
fill every heart with peace.
Surround them with Your presence,
and never let hope cease.
Lord, protect our troops;
our prayers to You arise.
May every family rest in hope
beneath Your watchful eyes.
Ending
“Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they shall be called children of God.”
Amen.
