Plainfolk's "Fireman's Prayer" CD Information Page

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Feedback from Firefighters around the world...

from Franfurt, Germany ...the song (fireman´s prayer), is one of the greatest songs I have ever heard about the firefighters. The song is a tribute to firemen all over the world.

St Helen's, Oregon
I heard your song for the first time during a tribute to our fallen brothers in New York. I was so moved I had to find it and hear it again. As a firefighter, the words ring so true to me.

Nova Scotia, Canada
I have never seen a tribute to the fraternity that is more moving. Plainfolk is to be congratulated on a job well done.

Struthers, Ohio
I heard the song on my local radio station for the first time. It was ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!

Effingham, IL
I just heard the song Fireman's Prayer for the first time and it is the most inspirational song I have ever heard..

Northern, VA
The Fireman's Prayer song is I think the most beautiful song I've ever heard...

Detroit, MI
I have only been a firefighter for a few years but nothing captures the feeling of the firehouse as this song does.

NYC, NY
I lost my nephew on 9/11/01 - he was in a stairwell of the WTC. I was in tears when I heard the song "Fireman's Prayer". God bless all of you for your beautiful song. I'm sending to friends who have also lost friends and family in the Twin Towers...

Queensland, Australia
I would like to thank you for the tribute to the 6 firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice...

Sterling Heights, MI
I serve as the chaplain to the Sterling Heights Fire Department and was quite moved when I came across a clip of the song Fireman's Prayer. I know that the words of the song offer the blessing of comfort to those on the frontline of fire safety. Thank you for writing such a song and putting it out for people to hear. God bless and keep you!

Midway, AR
Great job on the song. You guys hit the nail on the head. As a firefighter for years the song really hit home. Keep up the good work.

Orlando, FL
The words to the fireman's prayer are truly a sincere tribute to the people who have given their lives so that others may live. A "tip of the hat" to your group for such a wonderful tribute to those who have given the ultimate sacrifice !

Charleston, SC
I was looking for the Firefighter's Prayer online for a speech I have to give and came across your Firefighter's Prayer song. I've just listened to it twice and I've cried from being moved so deeply.

Snow Hill, NC
I have recently listened and read your Fireman's Prayer and I must say it was wonderful. I am a career firefighter and a fire chief as well. This poem is very heartfelt and I have shared it with my fireman family. Great job.

Franklin, OH
Stopped here to hear " FIREMANS PRAYER" - What a moving song, it captures the spirit of the fire service and the brotherhood within. GREAT JOB!.

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Plainfolk's "Fireman's Prayer" - CD

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Fireman's Prayer CD Single

Song List: Fireman's Prayer

Description: This is a CD single that contains Plainfolk's hit song "Fireman's Prayer" - a tribute to the Firefighters around the world who put themselves in harm's way everyday. You will receive TWO copies of the CD - one for you and one to pass on to a friend. Firefighting and related support organizations interested in using this CD as a fundraiser or for volume discounts should send an inquiry by email or use our "contact form" on the Contact Information page. note: This song is also included on Plainfolk's "The View From Here" CD.

Shipping Weight: 14 Ounces. Shipping costs are calculated on a scale based on the total purchase price as follows: $00.01-$60.00=$5.00, $60.01-$99.99=$6.85, $100.00-$130.00=$8.85, $130.01-$160.00=$10.85, $160.01 up =$14.95. CD's will be shipped by USPS Priority Mail and should arrive within 3-4 business days after placing your order. Shipping cost will be viewable when you begin the check out process.

Price: $10.00 (2 CDs)

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FIREMAN'S PRAYER

© 1996 by Charlie Ball performed by Plainfolk

Chorus: Lay me down beside cool water
And lay to rest my body sore
Send the word out to my brothers
The fire is down, let it burn no more

1) Let me be ready Lord when the call comes in
When the sirens wail and the engines strain
When the smoke is thick and the air is thin
When innocent lives, in the balance hang

2) I've trained hard Lord and I've learned well
That I'm just one part of a human chain
Though it's been forged in the fires of hell
Still I've known fear oh Lord, and I've prayed for rain
3) If my brother goes down Lord, let me be near
Won't you let me have what the flames demand
Won't you give him voice, O Lord, and let me hear
And give me the reach Lord, for his outstretched hand
4) Let me be ready Lord if it comes my turn
Won't you let me be strong, let me not complain
Won't you let me go in and with a child return
Take me young oh Lord, but not in vain
Chorus

Tragedy strikes when and where its least expected. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the Firefighters involved in this tragic incident in our hometown of Worcester, MA. May they find comfort in the arms of the family of firefighters from around the world.

WORST BUILDING FIRE IN 21 YEARS
SIX FIREFIGHTERS DEAD IN WORCESTER

Photo of the inferno by the Worcester Telegram.
(note the likeness of a firefighter in the flame)

Saturday, December 4, 1999
By Richard Nangle

Telegram & Gazette Staff
WORCESTER - In the country's worst building fire disaster for firefighters in 21 years, six city firefighters were confirmed dead yesterday as a result of a spectacular Friday night inferno that ripped through the vacant Worcester Cold Storage and Warehouse Company.

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Worcester Firefighters Memorial Service Video
with Fireman's Prayer by Charlie Ball
video compiled & edited by Barry Sullivan

View the Fireman's Prayer Memorial Video (10 minutes long) created from news footage of the Worcester fire and Memorial Service. Just click on the appropriate link below (Windows Media Player recommended) to see the video and hear the song Fireman's Prayer. To hear just the song use the banner above the words to the song or visit "The View From Here" page.

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Fireman's Prayer Fundraising CD Single

Plainfolk is pleased to announce that in response to your encouragement and requests Fireman's Prayer (the song) is now available on a CD single designed for use by fire departments or other fire related organizations as a fund raising tool and means to increase public awareness and support. For information on using this CD in conjunction with your fund raising activities send an email to mailbox@plainfolk.com.

If you are interested in purchasing a copy of the CD "The View From Here" which includes the song "Fireman's Prayer" for your personal use and enjoyment please visit "The View From Here" webpage and order online. The CD single with just the song Fireman's Prayer is also sold in pairs (2 for $10.00). See the top of this page for more info and to place an order online. Payment may be made using Paypal. You may also send a check or money order payable to: Charles Ball and sent to: Plainfolk, PO Box 293, Auburn, MA 01501

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