Mommy, I hear the baby crying Help me, are the words she's implying Where've I been while my world has been dying Lord, teach me how to pray Not my will or my plans or the way I want it I'm so tired of my hands in the way So reveal to these eyes the true heart of my Father, today Lord teach me how to pray Daddy, I can hear Jesus crying Help me, are the words He's implying Am I sleeping while my Savior is dying Lord, teach me how to pray Not my will or my plans or the way I want it I'm so tired of my hands in the way So reveal to these eyes the true heart of my Father, today Lord teach me how to pray So I'll keep asking, for Your kingdom to come Looking, for Your will to be done For every nation, tribe, and every tongue Lord, teach me how to pray