Patricia,

Is this it?

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A PRAYER FOR OUR ARMIES

  Almighty God, whose Providence watcheth over all things, and in whose
hands is the disposal of all events, we look up to Thee for Thy
protection and blessing amidst the apparent and great dangers with which
we are encompassed. Thou hast, in Thy wisdom, permitted the many evils
of an unnatural and destructive war to come upon us. Save us, we beseech
Thee, from the hands of our enemies. Watch over our fathers, brothers,
and sons, who, trusting in Thy defense and in the righteousness of our
cause, have gone forth to the service of their country. May their lives
be precious in Thy sight. Preserve them from all the dangers to which
they may be exposed. Enable them to successfully perform their duty to
Thee and to their country, and do Thou, in Thine infinite wisdom and
power, so overrule events, and so dispose the hearts of all engaged in
this painful struggle, that it may soon end in peace and brotherly love,
and lead not only to the safety, honor, and welfare of our Confederate
States, but to the good of Thy people, and the glory of Thy great name,
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

Bishop William Green
Mississippi, 1861 

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Hope that helps!!

Mary Fleming
Lowcountry (SC) Mailing List Admin
http://www.scsn.net/users/maire/lowcountry.html

[email protected] wrote:
> 
> Hi Gary and friends,
> Recently a visiting priest read in our Catholic mass a Confederate prayer. I
> would love to learn the words to this prayer. Perhaps some of you may know it
> (or many of them) or could lead me to a sight where it can be found.
> Happy Holidays to all of you!
> Patricia Davis Runey
> Charleston, SC