O Yes, He Cares

The following song was a gift delivered straight to my heart one morning when I was weighed down with current results of this body's limitations. 

From having to say "no" to many once-in-a-lifetime celebrations for family and friends, to needing to banish to Mom and Dad's room the stunning bouquet of tulips Dad picked and brought in... the ache goes deep.

Along with remembering the words of this hymn I hadn't thought of for ages, I was likewise blessed by reading a card that came in the mail from a friend who understands. She also deals with so many daily challenges and limitations, and she shared how remembering to focus on God is the only way to keep hold of hope.

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?

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?

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.

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?

Does Jesus care when I've said goodby
To the dearest on earth to me,
And my sad heart aches till it nearly breaks - 
Is it aught to Him? Does He see?

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.

Frank E. Graeff, 1901