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Text:He understands
Author:Mary Bernstecher Dull
Tune:[Dark the shadows creeping near]
Composer:D. B. Towner

103. He understands

1 Dark the shadows creeping near,
Heavy-hearted from doubt and fear;
None to see the bitter tear,
Only Jesus, He understands.

Refrain:
Only Jesus knows the aching heart,
Only Jesus can wipe the tears that start;
He alone can bid the gloom depart,
Only Jesus, He understands.

2 Tired and weary hope all gone,
Dreading night when day is done!
No one cares how sad and lone,
Only Jesus, He understands. [Refrain]

3 Failures all along life’s way,
Often tempted, so prone to stray,
None a helpful word could say,
Only Jesus, He understands. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Dark the shadows creeping near
Title: He understands
Author: Mary Bernstecher Dull
Refrain First Line: Only Jesus knows the aching heart
Publication Date: 1918
Tune Information
Name: [Dark the shadows creeping near]
Composer: D. B. Towner



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