25. Does Jesus Care?

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?
 
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.
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?
3
Does Jesus care when I’ve tried and failed
 
To resist some temptation strong;
 
When for my deep grief I find no relief,
 
Though my tears flow all the night long?
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?
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