“When I Hear My Father Pray,” Ensign, Mar. 1983, 61 When I Hear My Father Pray Words by Lloyd T. Hanson Music by Laurence Lyon Reverently Joel Hills Johnson Music Contest First Place Children’s Song When I hear my father pray In fam’ly prayer at the end of the day, I hear him say a prayer for me That God will love and care for me. While he speaks to God above, I feel his kindness and his love. For when I hear his prayers for me, I know my father cares for me. Copyright © 1983 by A. Laurence Lyon. All rights reserved. Making copies of this music for use within the Church is permitted. This notice must be included on each copy made.