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Does Jesus Care?

Author: Frank E. Graeff Meter: 9.7.10.8 with refrain Appears in 163 hymnals First Line: Does Jesus care when my heart is pained Refrain First Line: Oh, yes, He cares, I know He cares Lyrics: 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? Refrain: Oh, 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? [Refrain] 3 Does Jesus care when I’ve tried and failed To resist some temptation strong; When for my deep grief there is no relief, Though my tears flow all the night long? [Refrain] 4 Does Jesus care when I’ve said “goodbye” 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] Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7 Used With Tune: [Does Jesus care when my heart is pained] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Does_Jesus_Care); Anonymous/Unknown, The Blue Book (149)

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[Does Jesus care when my heart is pained]

Appears in 160 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: J. Lincoln Hall Incipit: 53216 65433 32125 Used With Text: Does Jesus Care?
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[Does Jesus care when my heart is pained]

Appears in 6 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Robert Harkness Incipit: 56365 56174 45676 Used With Text: Does Jesus Care?

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Does Jesus Care?

Author: Rev. Frank E. Graeff Hymnal: The Voice of Praise #53 (1904) First Line: Does Jesus care when my heart is pained Refrain First Line: O yes, he cares; I know he cares Lyrics: 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? Chorus: 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. 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? [Chorus] 3 Does Jesus care when I've tried and failed To resist some temptation strong; When for my deep grief There is no relief, Tho' my tears flow all the night long? [Chorus] 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? [Chorus] Tune Title: [Does Jesus care when my heart is pained]
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Does Jesus Care?

Author: Frank E. Graeff Hymnal: The Majestic Hymnal, number two #60 (1959) First Line: Does Jesus care when my heart is pained Refrain First Line: O yes, He cares, I know He cares Topics: Burdens; Comfort and Consolation; Burdens; Comfort and Consolation Languages: English Tune Title: [Does Jesus care when my heart is pained]
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Does Jesus Care?

Author: Frank E. Graeff Hymnal: Praise for the Lord (Expanded Edition) #132 (1997) First Line: Does Jesus care when my heart is pained Lyrics: 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? Chorus: 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. (He 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? [Chorus] 3 Does Jesus care when I've tried and failed To resist some temptation strong? When for my deep grief I find no relief, Tho' my tears flow all the night long? [Chorus] 4 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? [Chorus] Topics: Christians Temptation; Encouragement; Jesus Friend Scripture: Hebrews 2:17-18 Languages: English Tune Title: [Does Jesus care when my heart is pained]

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Frank E. Graeff

1860 - 1919 Author of "Does Jesus Care?" in Timeless Truths Frank E. Graeff was a minister in the Philadelphia Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was a prolific writer of hymns, stories, poems and articles. Dianne Shapiro, from "The Singers and Their Songs: sketches of living gospel hymn writers" by Charles Hutchinson Gabriel (Chicago: The Rodeheaver Company, 1916)

J. Lincoln Hall

1866 - 1930 Person Name: Joseph L. Hall Composer of "[Does Jesus care when my heart is pained]" in Timeless Truths Used pseudonyms Maurice A. Clifton and Arthur Wilton. =============== Joseph Lincoln Hall DMus USA 1866-1930. Born in Philadelphia, PA, to musical parents, he also was musical, having a good tenor voice. He was an organist and music teacher. At age 19 he led a 100 member choir for 10 years. He studied music and graduated with honors from the University of PA, later receiving a Doctor of Music degree from Harriman University, from which he was an alumnus. In 1896 he married Eva Victoria Withington, and they had four children. Three lived to adulthood, Lincoln, Ralph, and Philip. A musician, he was a great song leader and choral conductor, conducting campmeeting choirs in PA, OH, and FL, at the Gainesville Bible Conference as well. He became a gospel song composer, arranger, editor, and publisher. He wrote cantatas, oratorios, choir anthems, and hundreds of gospel songs. He also edited several hymnals. Along with Irvin Mack, he founded the Hall-Mack Publishing Company (later Rodeheaver). They published nine songbooks. He was a member of the 7th Street Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia. He died in Philadelphia. John Perry

Robert Harkness

1880 - 1961 Composer of "[Does Jesus care when my heart is pained]" in Alexander's Gospel Songs After attending a revival meeting by Reuben Torrey and Charles M. Alexander, Harkness became Alexander’s pianist. He came to Christ shortly thereafter (on a bicycle, he said), and made several round the world tours with Torrey and Alexander. Harkness was especially well known for his program The Music of the Cross, and as the author of correspondence courses in hymn playing. He wrote over 2,000 hymns and Gospel songs in his lifetime. (hymntime.com/tch)
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