On your knees
Honest and sincere
Open your heart
As you've opened your ears 

Be truthful
As this is what you called for
Don't save your words
Don't hold your breath

Pray
Pray so you know you'll be listened
Pray for the wretched
Pray for the forgotten
Pray for those who sin
Pray for those who don't

With closed eyes
Wrap your hands
For you are alone
But alone you are not
Your prayers reach the heavens
As others may not

For every word you speak
Weight falls on shoulders
Shoulders that are tired
Shoulders that must be tried
To be found earnest
Free from yearning

Speak your words
You have confessed your sins
Because he found you lacking
Despite your deeds

Speak your words
Because you will never approve
As it might be best
to throw salt on wounds

On your knees
And say your prayers
Clasp your hands tight
Just go on and pray
Be honest
And do not dismay
As it might be
That today's the day

Pray and pray away
Whisper your words
As they seem to sway
Sway the hearts of sinners
And mouths of liars
Pray eagerly
Don't dare to do it lightly

As the time will come
To stand up from your knees
To look up and open your arms
To embrace where the sky and sea meet

But for now pray
Pray like you know how
Pray for the meek of heart
Pray for the bold of flesh