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John H. Eastwood
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John H. Eastwood (May 12, 1911 – February 13, 2007) was an American author, seminary professor, army chaplain,[1] and church pastor. He grew up in rural Nebraska and earned a Doctor of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary in 1941.[2] He served in the United States Army 464th Bombardment Group during World War II,[3] starting at Herington Army Airfield and later in Italy. His final position was as the pastor of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Hammond, Indiana,[4] a church that he led to triple in size during his leadership.[5]
- "Our future is made sacred by their sacrifice."--Chaplain John H. Eastwood to the 464th's surviving airmen just after V-E Day 1945[6]
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Airman's prayer
Eastwood delivered (and likely wrote) before every mission what became known as the "Airman's Prayer".[1] In 1943, several of these verses were added to the Navy Hymn.[7]
- God guard and guide us as we fly
- Through the great spaces of the sky;
- Be with us as we take to air
- In morning light and sunshine fair.
- Eternal Father, strong to save,
- Give us courage and make us brave;
- Protect us whereso'er we go,
- From shell and flak and fire and foe.
- Most loved member of our crew.
- Ride with us up in the blue.
- Direct our bombs upon the foe
- But shelter those whom Thou dost know.
- Keep us together on our way,
- Grant our work success today.
- Deliver us from hate and sin,
- And bring us safely down again.
- O God protect us as we fly
- Through lonely ways across the sky.[8]
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Bibliography
Eastwood published at least four books during his lifetime, all related to Christianity and Christian counseling.[9]
References
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