Story Behind The Song
Written for a dedication of a homeless Shelter (R.E.S.T),
this song came to author one night as he prayed and reflected on the large issue of homelessness.
Song Description
All God's Children Need a Place to Rest is an obvious statement that is reviewed in this song, from a childhood thought to an adult reflection.
| Song Length |
3:10 |
Genre |
Pop - Religious, Folk - Religious |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Peaceful, Serene |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the lord my soul to keep, if I die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take
'Cause all, all God's children, need a place to rest.
all, all God's children, need a place to rest.
God bless me mommy, god bless daddy, God bless Frisky God bless the team, bless our house the pope and JFK, bless everyone I saw today.
all, all God's children, need a place to rest.
all, all God's children, need a place to rest.
Now I lay me down to sleep, I see the people in the street,
I wonder where they'll be tonight, when tucked in and kissed goodnight
all, all God's children, need a place to rest.
all, all God's children, need a place to rest.
I wonder as I watch the stars, does God see things the way they are?
I'd ask why God let's things be, but God might ask the same of me
all, all God's children, need a place to rest.
all, all God's children, need a place to rest.
As I lay here wide awake, exhausted from life's give and take,
Give me strength to do what's right,
so maybe I'll sleep well at night.
all, all God's children, need a place to rest.
all, all God's children, need a place to rest.
Help me Lord to do my best, to walk with the weary and dispossessed,
If I die before I should, I'd like to think I've understood.
All God's children, need a place to rest
All, all God's children need a place to rest.
Singing, all, all God's children, need a place to rest.
Need a place to rest, Need a place to rest, all God's children,
need a place to rest.