…because He cares for you.
1 Peter 5:7
Words: Nellie Hall, in Garlands of Praise, edited by Asa Hull (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Asa Hull, 1876), page 19.
Music: O. W. Pillsbury (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know Pillsbury’s full name, or where to get a good photo of him or Hall (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Bring your every care to Jesus,
For He is a loving friend;
He will lighten every burden,
Love and keep you to the end.
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Then we’ll sing while here below,
Of Jesus and His love;
He will guard you and guide you safely through,
To the mansions prepared above.
Bring your every joy to Jesus,
He is pleased to see you glad;
He would have you always happy,
Never gloomy, never sad.
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Should all other friends forsake you,
Jesus is a friend most true;
He will guard, and He will guide you,
Safely all your journey through.
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