We need to keep all hope alive with our courage…

To Believe

Jacqueline Marie “Jackie” Evancho  was born April 9, 2000 and is an American child singer described as a classical crossover artist.   In 2010, at the age of 10, she gained wide popularity with her performances in the fifth season of the America’s Got Talent (AGT) competition, finishing in second place.  Evancho impressed composer David Foster who included her in his concerts beginning in 2009.  Foster later produced Evancho’s album, Dream With Me, and subsequent PBS special for the television series, Great Performances.  Evancho also performed in front of U.S. President Barack Obama at the 2010 National Christmas Tree lighting in Washington, D.C.

TO BELIEVE

Before I lay me down to rest
I ask the Lord one small request
I know I have all I could need
But this prayer is not for me
Too many people on this day
Don’t have a peaceful place to stay
Let all fighting cease that your children may see peace
Wipe their tears of sorrow away

(chorus)
To believe in a day
When hunger and war will pass away
To have the hope amidst despair
That every sparrow’s counted
That you hear each cry and listen to each prayer

Let me try always to believe
That we can hear the hearts that grieve
Please help us not ignore
The anguished cries of the poor
Or their pain will never leave

(chorus )
To believe in a day
When hunger and war will pass away
To have the hope amidst despair
That every sparrow’s counted
That you hear each cry and listen to each prayer

(spoken prayer)
Father, as you see, I’m just a child
And there’s so much to understand
But if Your Grace should surround me
Then I’ll do the best I can
I promise, I’ll do the very best I can

(chorus plus)
To believe in a day
When hunger and war will pass away
To have the hope amidst despair
That every sparrow’s counted
That you hear each cry and listen to each Prayer
{Hear each cry and listen to each prayer}
Help us do Your will oh Father
In the name of all that’s true
And we’ll see in one another
The loving image of You