Author: Frank E. Graeff, 1860-1919 Hymnal: The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 #530 (1972) Meter: 9.7.10.8 with refrain First Line: Does Jesus care when my heart is pained Refrain First Line: Oh, yes, He cares, I know He cares! Lyrics: 1 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?
Chorus:
Oh, 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 Saviour cares.
2 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? [Chorus]
3 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? [Chorus]
4 Does Jesus care when I've said "good-bye"
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] Topics: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Commission Comfort, Condolence Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:4 Languages: English Tune Title: DOES JESUS CARE
Does Jesus Care