Does Jesus Care?

Today, for me, is a bittersweet day of remembrance.  My baby sister died 40 years ago today.  She never got to experience any firsts.  No first smile...first word...first steps.  No first Christmas, or first day of school, or first kiss.  No wedding, or first baby.  She was cruelly taken from us when she was just 3 weeks old.  I often wonder what she would be like.  I know we would have loved each other deeply.  Sisters are like that.  I miss her, and I can't wait for that joyous Resurrection Day, when I will see her guardian angel place her lovingly in the arms of my parents, and we will be re-united eternally.  I rejoice that I have a God who cares, and who paid the price for my sins so that I will be able to have my sister in my life.

Does Jesus Care?

Text written by Frank E. Graeff (1860-1919)

Tune composed by J. Lincoln Hall (1866-1930)

V. 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?

1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

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 Saviour cares.

V. 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

V. 3 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?

Refrain