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Little Hermie kneels to pray

Beneath an autumn tree.

He bows his head and says,

Thank You, God, for loving me.

You watch me when I am awake

And when I sleep and play.

You always take good care of me

Through each and every day.

You’re with me when I am afraid

And when it’s dark at night.

Just knowing You are by my side

Makes everything all right.

You guide me when I need to choose

Between what’s right and wrong.

And when I have a gloomy day,

You fill my heart with song.

You must be big and mighty

To be everywhere I see.

And even though I’m little,

Thank You, God, for loving me.