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A Simple Prayer

By David Phelps

1,415 views Jul 14, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

David Phelps sings a prayerful song based on the Prayer of Saint Francis, asking to be an instrument of God's peace. The lyrics emphasize that true life comes through giving, forgiving, and dying to self. The singer desires to follow Christ so closely that others see the Light of the world in him. The song is a humble surrender to God's will and a request to be used for His purposes.

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It is in giving that we receive

It is in pardoning that we are pardoned

It is in dying that we are born to eternal life

Make me an instrument of Your peace

I want to know what it's like to follow You

When men look at me

I want them to see the Light of the world inside


It is in giving that we receive

It is in pardoning that we are pardoned

It is in dying that we are born to eternal life

Make me an instrument of Your peace

I want to know what it's like to follow You

When men look at me

I want them to see the Light of the world inside


It is in giving that we receive

It is in pardoning that we are pardoned

It is in dying that we are born to eternal life

Make me an instrument of Your peace

I want to know what it's like to follow You

When men look at me

I want them to see the Light of the world inside

When men look at me

I want them to see the Light of the world inside

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