Angel Abuse

Dear Mr Jesus

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
So 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

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

Sighhhhhhhhhhhhhh

The song "Dear Mr. Jesus" has touched many hurting and empathetic people over the last 10 years. It has become a child abuse anthem for many victims and survivors, offering a way to vent tears pent up from years of hurt and pain--providing a window towards healing. The words of this song tell a story of a young child's concern for another, after learning about their abuse on a TV newscast.

words and music by Richard Klender
© 1985 Klenco, Inc. (Klenco Music Group), ASCAP
Email: lyric@DayoftheChild.org
used by permission/all rights reserved/ international copyright secured

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