Dauphin (APA 97) - Naval Cruise Book

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Imighty God, our Heavenly Father, by whose word were gathered together the waters of the sea, Who fashioned man in Thine own image and gave into his care Thy worlds and creatures upon earth, as we, Thy children , unworthy of Thy patience and continuing love, turn to Thee at this hour in s earch of a blessing upon what we do. And we render unto Thee our humble thanks that this ship has been fashioned by the s ill and strength of hands fortified by love of freedom and justice in hearts groping towards worthiness to be called Thy children. God of earth and sea and s y, bless this our act and graciously guard this vessel here and now committed to the waters of Thy boundless deep. May it serve worthily in the grim but righteous tasl{ in which our nation is engaged. Guard and preserve, we pray, the precious lives of those who shall sail herein through the dangers of night and storm and battle; and be pleased to grant, we pray, that no harm may ever come nigh to hurt their souls. O Eternal God, mighty in power and of majesty incomprehensible, Who the heavens cannot contain, nor aught that Thou hast made, Who yet hast been gra- ciously pleased to promise Thy special presence to those who shall assemble in Thy Name; vouchsafe, O Lord, to be present with us who are gathered here to consecrate to the defense and support of our beloved nation the USS DAUPHIN. Bless the Commanding Officer, officers and men who shall guide and sail her. May we, with all others of this good land which Thou hast given us for a heritage, be a ways mindful of Thy favor and sustaining arm, and strive to do Thy will. Endow us with clear eyes, steady hands, and high hearts; and suffer not our trust in Thee to fail. To this petition we add our supplications for the President of the United States, for all here assembled, and for all Thy children everywhere, that they may always incline to Thy will and tval in Thy way. For these things we humbly pray, and for forgiveness and light and strength along the way. Support us, O Lord, all the day long of this troublous life, until the shad- ows lengthen, and the evening comes, and the busy world is hushed and the fever of life is over, and our wor is done. T hen of Thy great mercy grant us a safe lodging, and a holy rest, and peace at last. Through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen. Dedication Prayer at Commissioning By Chaplain Glen M. Warner, Lt. U.S.N.R. Baltimore, Maryland 23 September 1944 — 3-

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USS DAUPHIN, APA 97

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EDITORIAL STAFF Francis Palms, Jr., Lt. (jg) U.S.N.R. Editor P. C. Eckels, RM3c Co-editor, Arrangement and Layout I )cin.il(l Y. Fox, Ensign, U.S.N.R. Business Manager ( I. F. Young, MaM2c Ass ' t Business Manager Joe W. Cariker, Lt. (jg) U.S.N.R Photographs R. D. Shaw. PhM lc Photographs John A. Grygo, Ensign, U.S.N.R Ass ' t Editor J. B. Stanley, SK lc Ass ' t Editor C. W. Henderson, Sic Art Editor, Cover and Layout R. W. Sterling, PhM lc Arrangement and Layout CONTRIBUTORS D. R. Barber, Lieut., U.S.N.R Baltimore Pre-com Training B. G. Smith, Lt. (jg) U.S.N.R Ft. Pierce Amphibious Training ■4 —