Songs for Work and Worship ‎#85

85. God Never Forgets His Children

1 Oh, the joyful tho’t! that ever
We are kept, from day to day,
Bound by cords of love to Jesus,
Lest we leave the good old way.

Chorus:
No, he never will forget them,
Though the heavens pass away;
Folded in the arms of mercy
He will keep his own alway.

2 Never will our Lord forget us,
Child of sorrow do not fear,
Cast your burdens on the Master,
Lo, the Comforter is near! [Chorus]

3 Lift your eyes unto the hilltops,
Higher up ‘tis better far,
Look, for you a light is gleaming!
‘Tis the fadeless Morning Star. [Chorus]

4 On the heights, so everlasting,
Sits a Sentinel divine,
God will ne’er forget his children;
Soon the night with light shall shine. [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Oh, the joyful tho't! that ever
• Title: God Never Forgets His Children
• Author: Lizzie De Armond
• Refrain First Line: No, he never will forget them
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1900
• Topic: Acceptance of Christ; Love Of God

Tune Information

• Name: [Oh, the joyful tho't! that ever]
• Composer: Adam Geibel