Before I lay me down to rest
I ask the Lord one small request
I know I have all I could need

But this prayer is not for me
Too many people on this day
Don't have a peaceful place to stay

Let all fighting cease that your children may see peace
Wipe their tears of sorrow away


(chorus)
To believe in a day
When hunger and war will pass away

To have the hope amidst despair
That every sparrow's counted
That you hear each cry and listen to each prayer


Let me try always to believe
That we can hear the hearts that grieve

Please help us not ignore
The anguished cries of the poor
Or their pain will never leave


(chorus )
To believe in a day

When hunger and war will pass away
To have the hope amidst despair
That every sparrow's counted

That you hear their cries and listen to each prayer

(spoken prayer)

Father, as you see, I'm just a child
And there's so much to understand
But if Your Grace should surround me