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Almighty and most merciful Father, we humbly beseech Thee, of Thy great goodness, to restrain these immoderate rains with which we have had to contend. Grant us fair weather for Battle. Graciously hearken to us as soldiers who call upon Thee that, armed with Thy power, we may advance from victory to
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tactical aircraft, and requested that O'Neill compose a suitable prayer. O'Neill complied, and his prayer was printed and distributed to unit members:
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victory and crush the oppression and wickedness of our enemies, and establish Thy justice among men and nations. Amen.
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Patton desired good weather for his advance, which would permit close ground support by
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