Janice Kapp Perry has composed 3,000 songs and hymns beloved by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her well-known repertoire includes Primary hymns, “A Child’s Prayer,” “I Love To See the Temple” and “I’m Trying To Be Like Jesus.” She started her music career later in life after two lucky breaks — a broken TV and an injury — took her from the sports court to roadshow music writing. Her work has been featured in the Church hymnbook and Primary songbook and translated and

Composer Janice Kapp Perry tells the story of her song, "A Child's Prayer." Also, watch Perry as a member of the Choir singing "A Child's Prayer," from the October, 1998 General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. | The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square