Author: Frank E. Graeff, 1860-1919 Hymnal: African American Heritage Hymnal #428 (2001) Meter: 9.8.10.8 with refrain Hymnal Title: African American Heritage Hymnal First Line: Does Jesus care when my heart is pained Refrain First Line: O yes, He cares—I know He cares! Lyrics: 1 Does Jesus care when my heart is pained
Too deeply for mirth or song;
As the burdens press, and the cares distress,
And the way grows weary and long?
Refrain:
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.
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? [Refrain]
3 Does Jesus care when I’ve tried and failed
To resist some temptation strong;
When for my deep grief there is no relief,
Though my tears flow all the night long? [Refrain]
4 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? [Refrain] Topics: Jesus Christ His Love and Mercy Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7 Languages: English Tune Title: MY SAVIOR CARES
Does Jesus Care?