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The Raven He Feedeth

In tender compassion and wonderful love

Author: Lewis E. Jones
Tune: [In tender compassion and wonderful love]
Published in 8 hymnals

Printable scores: PDF, Noteworthy Composer
Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 In tender compassion and wonderful love,
The Father looks down from on high;
He knoweth the raven hath need of its food,
And heareth in mercy its cry.

Refrain:
The raven he feedeth, then why should I fear,
To the heart of the Father his children are dear;
So, if the way darkens or storms gather o’er,
I’ll simply look upward and trust him the more.

2 His arm is abundantly able to save,
His eye is a guide to my feet;
Since love sought and found me, I constantly dwell
With him in companionship sweet. [Refrain]

3 No need have I ever to trouble my breast,
Or fear what the morrow may bring;
The heart of the Father is planning my way,
And I am the child of a King. [Refrain]

Source: The Finest of the Wheat No. 3 #180

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Author: Lewis E. Jones

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Text Information

First Line: In tender compassion and wonderful love
Title: The Raven He Feedeth
Author: Lewis E. Jones
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
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Media

The Cyber Hymnal #11739
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The Cyber Hymnal #11739

The Cyber Hymnal #11739
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