A Cage Fighter’s Prayer
Our Opponents, which art in cages,
Hallowed by thy strength.
Thy sponsors come, I will be strong.
In
battle as I am in training.
Give us this day our passing of guard,
And forgive us our failed take-downs,
As we respect those that fight
against us.
And lead us not into unconsciousness,
But deliver us from brutal elbows.
For thine is the Octagon, The Power,
And the Glory, for ever and ever.
FIGHT!
The Boxers Prayer I ask you not for victory... Strength-
not to conquer- I ask you, Christ of suffering, and if perhaps, he cuts me I need you in my corner And I'll pray that you'll protect us And
make each single act And if by chance, he floors me Then should a little glory Please help me to go the distance So I ask you not for victory... Strength
of mind and body
for somehow, that seems wrong,
but only for protection
and the courage to be strong;
but just that I'll fight well
and prove myself a sportsman
at the final bell.
that i should
suffer pain
I'll offer it for all my sins
so that it won't be in vain
and the bright red blood I see,
I ask
that I'll remember
the blood you shed for me.
but likewise, in the order,
so that I'll remember
my opponent is
my brother.
from injuries severe.
That we'll give the fans their value
and every cause to cheer.
of either one be fair,
so no who the victor
in the glory both can share.
and the canvas
i should meet
like Simon of Cyrene
please help me to my fee.
somehow fall on me
please help me remember
that
i owe it all to thee
through rounds with danger rife
not only in the boxing ring
but in the larger ring
of life.
for somehow, that seems wrong,
but only for protection
and the courage to be strong.
so I'll fight well
and the referee will raise my hand
at the judgement's final bell.
