Dear Mr. Jesus, I just had to write to you
Something really scared me, when I saw it on the news
A story ‘bout a little girl, beaten black and blue
Jesus, thought I’d take this right to you

Dear Mr. Jesus, I don’t understand
Why they took her mom and dad away
I know that they don’t mean to hit, with wild and angry hands
Tell them just how big they are I pray

Please don’t let them hurt Your children
We need love and shelter from the storm
Please don’t let them hurt Your children
Won’t you keep us safe and warm

Dear Mr. Jesus, they say that she may die
Oh, I hope the doctors stop the pain
I know that you could save her and take her up to the sky
Where she would never have to hurt again

Please don’t let them hurt Your children
We need love and shelter from the storm
Please don’t let them hurt Your children
Won’t you keep us safe and warm

Dear Mr. Jesus, please tell me what to do
And please don’t tell my daddy, but my mommy hits me, too

Please don’t let them hurt Your children
We need love and shelter from the storm
Please don’t let them hurt Your children
Won’t you keep us safe and warm

Words and music by Richard Klender • Klenco Music (ASCAP)