I would lay me down to sleep And pray the Lord my soul to keep And though I never saw Him there I believe He heard each prayer For God was great, And God was good And I knew if I spoke the words He would be listening
The years can take us far away From the simple child like faith But I am longing to return To the place where I first learned That God is great, and God is good So, I will speak the words
God, our Father, once again I bow my head to pray You are my Father and my friend, and You hear every word I say A prayer for forgiveness, A desperate cry for help Or praise flowing from a thankful heart Like each time before, I come knowing You're still listening
I will never understand How the words of mortal man Can reach the ears of One so pure And touch His heart, but they do I'm sure For God is great, and God is good And He is love
God, our Father, once again I bow my head to pray You are my Father and my friend, and You hear every word I say A pray for forgiveness, A desperate cry for help Or praise flowing from a thankful heart Like each time before, I come knowing You're still listening You're still listening
Now I lay me down to sleep And pray the Lord my soul to keep Though I may not see You there I believe You'll hear each prayer