Keep Our World Safe
A Child's Prayer for Our World
Lyrics
My little boy was put to bed
Reflecting on putting the speaker's little boy to bed.
Tired from his busy day i tucked him in
Describing the boy's tiredness after a busy day, with the speaker tucking him in.
Kissed his face and said it's time to pray
The speaker kisses the boy's face and suggests it's time for prayers.
As I slowly turned to leave the room
The speaker is leaving the room after putting the boy to bed.
I stopped to hear him say
The boy stops the speaker and expresses a need to talk.
Dad I need to talk to someone now
The boy explicitly asks the dad to go away, indicating a desire for privacy.
So you must go away
Emphasizes the boy's need for solitude to talk to someone.
Dear God I pray please keep our world safe
The boy's prayer to God, requesting the safety of the world.
You must have loved us quite a lot
The boy acknowledges God's love in creating a beautiful world.
To make us such a pretty place
Expresses gratitude for the beauty of the world as a result of God's love.
If You'll let me grow to be a man
The boy expresses a desire to grow into a man with a commitment to helping others.
I'll give you all the help I can, so
Commits to offering assistance to God in the future.
God please keep our world safe
Reiterates the prayer for the safety of the world.
They say You made this great big
Refers to the common belief in God creating the world in seven days.
World in less than seven days
The speaker acknowledges the divine creation of the world.
I know Your Son lived here a while
References the time when God's Son lived on Earth.
Did You know I know His name
The speaker expresses knowledge of God's Son's name.
It's sad to think some people don't
The speaker reflects on the sorrow of people not loving God.
Really love You at all
The speaker pledges to influence others positively towards loving God.
I'll do my best to change their minds
Expresses a commitment to change the minds of those who do not love God.
If You'll let me grow real tall
The speaker asks God to let him grow tall, possibly symbolizing spiritual growth.
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