Does Jesus Care?

Copyright 2013 PJ Stassen

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   One day I sat thinking, almost in despair; a hand fell on my shoulder and a voice said reassuringly: ‘Cheer up, things could be worse.’  So I cheered up and, sure enough, things got worse.

-       James Hagerty, b.1909.

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Does Jesus Care?

(Frank E, Graeff, 1860-1919/J. Lincoln Hall, 1866-1930)

Does Jesus care when my heart is pained

Too deeply for mirth and song;

As the burdens press, and the cares distress,

And the way grows weary and long?

Does Jesus care when my way is dark

With a nameless dread and fear?

As the daylight fades into deep night shades,

Does He care enough to be near?

Does Jesus care when I’ve tried and failed

To resist some temptation strong;

When for my deep grief I find no relief,

Tho my tears flow all the night long?  

Does Jesus care when I’ve said goodbye

To the dearest on earth to me,

And my sad heart aches till it nearly breaks ‒

Is it aught to Him? Does He see?

CHORUS
O yes, He cares ... I know he cares! 
His heart is touched with my grief;
When the days are weary, the long nights dreary,
I know my Savior cares (He cares). 

  

Bibliography

1.    Andrews, Allen (1969)   Quotations For Speakers And Writers.  Newnes Books.  Hamlyn Publishing Group Ltd. London.

2.    Peterson, John W. (1966)   Great Hymns Of The Faith. ‘Does Jesua Care?’.  Singspiration.  Zondervan Publishing House.  Grand Rapids, Michigan.