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 victory, and crush the oppression and wickedness of our enemies and establish Thy justice among men and nations. Amen.

NOTE:  The Allied Forces were in a pickle during the Battle of the Bulge.  They needed clear skies to fly bombing missions behind enemy lines.  Patton wrote this prayer for fair weather.  Patton’s prayer was answered; the rest is history.–The Artful Dilettante