David Archuleta recently attended a 'Children Uniting Nations' gala in Washington D.C. which is a non-profit organization supporting the education and care of at-risk and foster youth. He was among other celebrities such as Terence Howard, Russell Simmons, Gabrielle Union, Mos Def, and Kristin Bell. Even the Speaker of the House was there! He sang 'Imagine' while accompanying himself on the piano. He also sang a song called 'Prayer of the Children' acapella. He moved the audience to tears and to their feet in a standing ovation!

Watch the video of David singing 'Prayer of The Children' below. It is chilling.



Prayer of the Children

Can you hear the prayer of the children
On bended knee,
In the shadow of an unknown room?
Empty eyes with no more tears to cry,
Turning heavenward toward the light.

Crying, “Jesus, help me
To see the morning light of one more day
But if I should die before I wake,
I pray my soul to take.

Can you feel the hearts of the children
Aching for home, for something of their very own?
Reaching hands with nothing to hold on to,
But hope for a better day.

Crying, Jesus help me
To feel the love again in my own land
But if unknown roads lead away from home,
Give me loving arms, away from harm.

Can you hear the voice of the children
Softly pleading for silence in their shattered world
Angry guns preach a gospel full of hate,
Blood of the innocent on their hands.

Crying, Jesus, help me to feel the sun again upon my face
For when darkness clears
I know you're near, bringing peace again.

Can you hear the prayer of the children?
Can you hear the prayer of the children?