PRAYER OF ADMIRAL HORATIO NELSON (BEFORE THE BATTLE OF TRAFALGAER);

"They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters; These see the works of the LORD, and his wonders in the deep." Psalm 107:23-24

May the great God, whom I worship, grant to my country and for the benefit of Europe in general, a great and glorious victory: and may no misconduct, in any one, tarnish it: and may humanity after victory be the predominant feature in the British fleet.

For myself individually, I commit my life to Him who made me and may His blessing light upon my endeavours for serving my country faithfully.
To Him I resign myself and the just cause which is entrusted to me to defend.
Amen. Amen. Amen.

Prayer of Vice Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson
(Off Cape Trafalgar, 21 October 1805)