On his way to make a stand*
 little boy [bad word] a man
 Another soldier calling home
 Just to hear a mother’s voice

 In a world made out of sand
 He holds the phone tight in his hand
 And waits to hear the only words
 That can cut right through the noise

 I’m gonna pray for you
 I ‘m gonna pray for you
 Until you’re in my arms
 I’m gonna pray for you
 I’m gonna wait for you
 Until you’re safe from harm
 I’m gonna pray for you

 In an alley dark and cold
 There’s a young girl no one holds
 And it’s been a long long time
 Since she’s felt anything

 There's a father on his knees
 Saying someone help her please
 Find my little girl who's lost
 As he hears the church bell ring

 I’m gonna pray for you
 I ‘m gonna pray for you
 Until you’re in my arms
 I’m gonna pray for you
 I’m gonna wait for you
 Until you’re safe from harm
 I’m gonna pray for you

 In an alley dark and cold
 There’s a Savior no one holds
 And it’s been a long long time…

 I’m gonna pray for you
 I’m gonna pray for you
 Until you’re in my Father’s arms
 I’m gonna pray for you
 I’m gonna wait for you
 Yes I will wait
 Until you’re safe
 Until your faith can lead you home
 I'm gonna pray