Nelson's Prayer, prior to the Naval Battle at Trafalgar:

Before the Battle of Trafalgar, October 21, 1805 Nelson's prayer was recorded on paper for posterity.

                                                       

THE PRAYER:

"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 anyone tarnish it; and may humanity, after victory be the predominant feature in the British Fleet.

"For myself individually, I commit my life to Him that made me, and may His blessing alight on my endeavours for serving my country faithfully. To Him I resign myself, and the Just cause, which is entrusted to me to defend. 

"Amen"