Crying for the children (repeat)

I'm crying for all the children

I just can't stop the tears

They spill down my cheeks like rain

I want to save them all; my dears

And take away their pain

I ache for all the mothers

For all their years of strain

For all their love and sacrifice

I want to save them from all their fears

And make them smile again

Lord let me aid those poor ones

Ease all those hearts that break

Give me strength to help them

Along their journey; soothe their tears

Lighten the loads they take

For all their heartfelt prayers

Give me courage to understand

Help me heal their heartbreak

By listening to their tales

By sharing their hurt and pain

I know I can't help them all

But let me at least try; doing what I can

With your strength and love to guide me

Help me lift them when they fall

And keep them safe from fainting 

Let me serve and uphold your word dear Lord

You've been with me all my life

I ache to be like you; dear One

You were there for me in all those trying hours

When I fell down myself; couldn't get up again

How I long to draw them to me Lord

Like you have taught I should

No matter what their problems

I accept them all dear Lord

For this is all our need

Help me; help me Lord

Before it is too late

I know you wait so patiently

But I beg you still to wait

They don't understand your plans

If only one more hour Lord

Just one more little hour

Let them gather at your gate

I ache for all the children Lord

That they may not be too late

As I watch the world a turning

Time passes by so fast

I see the people hurrying by

They will not hear your word Lord

They are blinded by their lives

They think not of each other

They think only of themselves

They carry on alone

They feel they are okay

And continue not the fight

I cry out loud but no-one hears

Nobody wants to see my tears

Nobody wants to hear my words

They only want what they want

They are surrounded by their fears

I pray and you do answer Lord

To you I surrender all my fears

I know you are all-patient Lord

You know what I need

You know before I ask

You know my heart inside of me Lord

You know me inside out

I am transparent to your eyes

I cannot hide from you my Lord

I know you see my faith

I do not doubt you my Lord

It is the world that hurts

My heart is strong with you inside

My prayers are all I have to give

To help this sighing earth