A Prayer - The O'Jays: Song Lyrics, Music Videos & Concerts

A Prayer

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A Prayer was released on January 1, 1976 by Legacy Recordings as a part of the album Message In the Music

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OVERVIEW

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Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS

The O'Jays

Performer

COMPOSITION & LYRICS

Leon Huff

Composer

Kenneth Gamble

Composer

PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING

Walter "Bunny" Sigler

Walter "Bunny" Sigler

Producer

Kenneth Gamble

Producer

Leon Huff

Producer

Gene McFadden

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John Whitehead

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Victor Carstarphen

Victor Carstarphen

Producer

Lyrics

Heavenly Father

Creator of all things

I humble myself

As I bow to Your throne

I pray for love, joy, peace, and happiness

To be present in my home, well, I do

And that your Holy Spirit

Dwell in my heart and in my mind

Please, give me strength

'Cause I get a little weak sometimes

I need help from You just to see me through

Well, Heavenly Father

There is no one

To You, I give the glory

And on my knees, I fall

I ask for wisdom and understanding

To You, my prayers, I bring

To You, my soul, I send

May I do my part

To help vindicate Your name

So, the world will know who's to blame

For all the wrong

I pray that Your will be done

And let the light shine

Let it shine with understanding

Let it shine down on all mankind

'Cause we are living in

The final days of our time

Heavenly Father, well, well

King of all kings

I pray for the sick and the weak ones too

Yes, I do

And all of those who are strong

Let them know their purpose

Let them be agents for You

Well, let them work for You, yeah

And let Your Holy Spirit

Walk across the waters of my mind

I wanna make You proud of what You've done

So, I come to You through Your son

Heavenly Father

Lord, I thank You for another day

And I pray (pray on, pray on)

My prayer for peace (my prayer for peace)

My prayer for love (love)

My prayer for the vindication of Your Holy name

I pray

My prayer for peace (my prayer for peace)

My prayer for love (love)

Well

My prayer for the vindication of Your holy name

I pray (pray on, pray on)

My prayer for peace (my prayer for peace)

My prayer for love (love)

My prayer for the vindication of His holy name

I pray

Down on my knees, I pray

Sometimes, I walk around, and I pray

Teach the children to pray

Sometimes, I lay flat on my back and I pray

And I pray, well

And I ask for, I ask for wisdom (teach mother to pray)

Peace, love, joy, and happiness

And I pray, and I pray

I pray that Your will be done, well (teach father to pray)

That Your will be done (he needs to learn to pray)

And I pray for the brothers and the sisters

Pray (pray on, pray on)

My prayer for peace (my prayer for peace)

My prayer for love (love)

My prayer for the vindication of His holy name

I pray (pray on, pray on)

My prayer for peace (my prayer for peace)

My prayer for love (love)

My prayer for the vindication of His Holy name

Written by: Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff

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