when i hear my children pray

(someday i'll be strong enough to make that church bells ring

and when my voice grows steady i can help the choir sing

somehow i can be usefull so put me to the test

i know i can't do very much but lord i'll do my best)

last night just at bed time i looked in upon my son

and the picture i saw as i stood there was surely a blessed one

proudly i watched and listened to all he tried to say

cause it makes my heart just burst with pride when i hear my children pray

and he said dear lord i'm just a little boy and i don't know how to pray

but so many of your people has slowly turned away

well maybe there's something i can do to help in your great plan

i know i can't do very much but i'll do the best i can

couldn't i light the little candles or maybe sweep the pews

i'll do anything dear lord just as long as it's for you

why can i open up the doors or dust your sacred stand

i know i can do something if you'll just hold my hand

yes proudly i stood and listened to all he tried to say

and it makes my heart just burst with pride when i hear my children pray