O God, the Strength of Those Who War
O God, the strength of those who war,
The hope of those who wait,
Be with our sons gone forth to fight,
And those who keep the gate.
Give to our hosts in battle’s hour
Firm hearts and courage high,
Thy comfort give to those who fall,
Thy peace to those who die.
Breathe on our land the spirit calm
Which faith in right bestows,
And in the hours of dark suspense
A faith which stronger grows.
In Thee alone we place our hope,
Thou Keeper of the just,
And Thou, through fight and fire and fears
Wilt justify our trust.
Thy ways are wonderful, O God,
Who makest wars to cease:
O let this be the final war
That ushers in Thy peace.
Every year, on 11 November at 11 am – the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month – we pause to remember those men and women who have died or suffered in all wars, conflicts and peace operations.
We laid to rest a Veteran and brother in the Lord yesterday surrounded by other veterans from the Southern California Patriot Guard Riders. I will soon post more about that day and how our brother in law was honored and celebrated.
The Happy Wonderer ~ ellen b. 
I am sorry to hear of the passing of your brother-in-law. But what a wonderful way to be honored.
I am sorry for your lost. Thank you for sharing. (Hugs). Sorry I am at a lost for words from the moving poem.
Thanks for sharing this poem. Love the last lines: O let this be the final war
That ushers in Thy peace.
Praying comfort for your family.
You’ve been through a lot. Prayers for the entire family, Ellen.
Oh Ellen I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. May your memories comfort you during this difficult time.
Such a beautiful tribute and telling of this day.