These are the words from the song Jackie Evancho sang at the Ringling pavilion in Sarasota Florida.
The song was written by her uncle Matt.
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 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
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
Father, as you see, I'm just a child And there's so much to understand But if Your Grace should surround me
Then I'll do the 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 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
Happy Birthday Jackie Evancho! She just turned 13 on April 9th. To the girl who kept her Celestial voice, we are truly amazed. Thank you Susan for sharing the heavenly pictures to go with the inspiring song, you too are amazing.
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