A Child's Prayer

A Child’s Prayer
Words and music: Janice Kapp Perry, b. 1938 Copyright c 1984 by Janice Kapp Perry


Heavenly Father, are you really there??
And do you hear and answer every child’s prayer??
Some say that heaven is far away, but I feel it close around me as I pray.
Heavenly Father, I remember now, something that Jesus told disciples long ago:
“Suffer the children to come to me.” Father, in prayer I’m coming now to thee.
Pray he is there.
Speak, he is listening.
You are his child;
His love now surrounds you.
He hears your prayer;
He loves the children.
Of such is the kingdom, the kingdom of heaven.



Right now I have a prayer deep within my heart,
A prayer for each of you there is a special part.
That you remember who you are and Him who lives above.
Please seek for Him and live His way; You'll feel His love.

Walk tall, you're a daughter, a child of God,
Be strong, please remember who you are,
Try to understand, you're part of His great plan.
He's closer than you know, Reach up; He'll take your hand.

Long before the time you can remember,
Our Father held you in His arms so tender.
Those loving arms released you as He sent you down to earth.
He said, "My child, I love you. Don't forget your great worth."

Walk tall, you're a daughter, a child of God,
Be strong, please remember who you are,
Try to understand, you're part of His great plan.
He's closer than you know, Reach up; He'll take your hand.

This life on earth we knew would not be easy.
At times we lose our way His path we may not see.
But, please, remember always, please that you are not alone.
He'll take your hand, He loves you! He will guide you home.

Walk tall, you're a daughter, a child of God,
Be strong, please remember who you are,
Try to understand, you're part of His great plan.
He's closer than you know, Reach up; He'll take your hand.