“A Child’s Prayer,” Friend, Dec. 1974, 16 A Child’s Prayer By Karin Jones and John Wyatt Father, bless the little birds That search for crumbs and seeds. Keep the kittens warm at night, And tend to all their needs. When Thy Son was very small, A manger cradled Him. Shepherds brought their little lambs That night in Bethlehem. In the stable oxen’s lowing Lulled the Child to sleep. Father, for all little ones A loving-watch care keep. Illustrated by Carol Anderson