Brett Pruneau said on his facebook,”There is so much tragedy in this world- This song has always been very special to me but I think it resonates even louder than ever in today’s climate. The voice of a child is filled with nothing but hope. Hope for a better day. We can’t allow ourselves to lose that…”
PRAYER OF THE CHILDREN
“Can you hear the prayer of the children?
On bended knee, in the shadow of an unknown room
Empty eyes with no more tears to cry
Turning heavenward toward the light
Crying Jesus*, help me
To see the morning light
But if I should die before I wake,
I pray my soul to take
Can you feel the hearts of the children?
Aching for home, for something of their very own
Reaching hands, with nothing to hold on to,
But hope for a better day …a better day
Crying Jesus*, help me
To feel the love again
But if unknown roads lead away from home,
Give me loving arms, away from harm
Can you hear the voice of the children?
Softly pleading for silence in a shattered world?
Angry guns preach a gospel full of hate,
Blood of the innocent on their hands
Crying Jesus*, help me
To feel the sun again
For if darkness calls I know you’re near,
Bringing peace again”
