Kawishiwi (AO 146) - Naval Cruise Book

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COMMAND

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CHANGE OF bSS KAWISHIWI AO 1 46 9 August, 1962 INVOCATION Eternal Father, strong to sure: whose arm doth bind the restless wave; who biddst the mighty ocean deep its own appointed limits keep , be with us on tins occasion as the command of this vessel passes from one hand to another. Grant to him who now assumes command of this ship the assurance of Thy supporting hand and the inspiration of Thy spirit, so thai he may be assisted and guided in plotting courses that in, ' right and true, and so that he may he restrained from actions which are false or unworthy. Let him know as he leads Ins men that if he is himself led by Thee, his way will he secure. Grant to him who has held command and now departs for other duties the consciousness id ' Thy in II dime , and the knowledge that Thy support and guidance tall he available to him wherever he goes. In all that he must do. give him wisdom and foresight and an unashamed dependence on Thy strength. And to all who serve within this ship grant courage ana confidence and the ability to perform every task without fault or fear. By the united efforts of all who man this ship, may she continue to he a never failing source of supply to her sister ships of the Fleet, and tins a bulwark for the defensi oj our ountry. Ilr ask all tins in the name of Him who. when on earth, was the companion and friend 0) seafaring men and friend and who has promised to In- with us always, even to the ends ot tin arth. 1 men

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PREPARATIONS FOR t- f Mw» Inspections • • • •