When I Hear My Children Pray

[Chorus]
Someday I'll be strong enough to make the church bells ring
And when my voice grows steady, I can help the choir sing
Somehow I can be useful, so put me to the test
I know I can't do very much, but Lord I'll do my best

[Verse]
Last night, just at bedtime, 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 have 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 so long as it's for you
Why I could 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

[Outro]
I know I can't do very much, but Lord, I'll do my best