The Cyber Hymnal ‎#10580

10580. I Thought Of You, Mother

1 I thought of you, mother, when tempted to stray,
When far from my Savior I wandered away;
In all the rough places it kept my life true,
Because of your message, "I’m praying for you!"

Refrain:
I thought of you, mother, I thought of you, mother,
The love never failing, that followed your son;
I thought of you, mother, I thought of you, mother,
My soul for the Savior your pure life has won.

2 I thought of you, mother, tho’ long I have trod
The pathway that led me from home and from God;
Your trust never failing, your wonderful love,
Are guiding my footsteps to Jesus above. [Refrain]

3 I thought of you, mother—no more will I roam;
The angels are shouting,"A sinner’s come home!"
When safe I am standing at Heaven’s bright goal,
I’ll look for the mother whose faith saved my soul. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: I thought of you, mother, when tempted to stray
• Title: I Thought Of You, Mother
• Author: Lizzie DeArmond (1913)
• Refrain First Line: I thought of you, mother, I thought of you, mother
• Language: English
• Source: New Songs of Praise by Alfred E. Helton et al. (Lenoir, NC: Teachers' Music Publishing Company, 1913)
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: This song is a touching reminder of how important it is to lead our children to Christ, and pray for them: The lessons we teach, and the examples we set, last a lifetime. And longer.

Tune Information

• Name: [I thought of you mother, when tempted to stray]
• Composer: George W. Bacon
• Key: C Major
• Copyright: Public Domain