Intro: 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 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 Let me try always to believe That we can heal the hearts that grieve Please help us not ignore The anguished cries of the poor Or their pain will never leave 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 I'll do the very best I can I promise, I'll do the very best I can 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 Hear each cry and listen to each prayer Help us do Your will oh Father In the name of all that's true And we'll see in one another The loving image of You