A Traveler's Prayer Poem by MELVIN BANGGOLLAY

All Mighty God of heaven and earth
Who made all things, seen and unseen
Today, as I was about to sail to unearth
My fate in other land I have never been
Bless me with thy grace to clean my dirt
That I may be worthy to receive thee
Whenever it’s my time to leave this earth.

Heavenly Master of my life from birth
Clear the path the mighty bird we cling
To soar so free from danger’s wrath
That we will reach without fearing
The land where we will soon watch
The wonders of its creations and being
With glee for thy mercy sailed with us.

We ask you Lord to bestow upon us
The guiding light of your saving wings
To keep us always sound and safe
As we will set our foot on the ground
That people whom we shall meet
Will greet us with sweet tender smiles
For our heart to feel, we are in good hands.

Give us oh Lord the courage and strength
We need to face every trials that comes
In that land where we will define our fate
And paint our name in the canvas of life
As we seek to fulfill our precious dreams
For our love one’s and family’s sake
Even it pains to leave them with tears.

But if ever, Lord, this is my time
To rest the laurels of my tender palm
I humbly ask that my body be found
Without any missing piece that cling
But with thy love and ever lasting grace
I know I will be safe and unharmed
For you’re always with us until the end.


ALL THESE I ASK IN THE NAME OF MY SAVIOR
LORD JESUS CHRIST….AMEN