Does Jesus Care?
by Frank E. Graeff
(Philadelphia, PA, USA)
Yes, Jesus cares for you!
for he cares for you."
1 Peter 5:7
Too deeply for mirth or song;
As the burdens press and the cares distress
And the way grows weary and long?
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 Savior cares!
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?
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?
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?
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 Savior cares!
in righteousness, I will also hold you
by the hand and watch over you."
-Isaiah 42:6
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Frank Graeff, 1860-1919,
was a Methodist preacher who
grew up among the Pennsylvania Amish.
He pastored churches around Philadelphia
and wrote more than 200 hymn poems.
C. Austin Miles, another famous hymn writer,
wrote of Graeff's sunny disposition and
cheerful faith in the midst of adversity.
This hymn is in the public domain.
