Scripture Verse

He hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows. Isaiah 53:4

Introduction

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William O. Cushing (1823–1902)

Words: Will­iam O. Cush­ing, in The Gos­pel Choir, ed­it­ed by Ira San­key & James Mc­Gra­na­han (New York & Chi­ca­go, Il­li­nois: Big­low & Main, 1885), num­ber 69.

Music: Fort Coll­ins Ira D. San­key (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Ira D. Sankey (1840–1908)

Lyrics

Jesus knows thy sorrow,
Knows thine every care;
Knows thy deep contrition,
Hears thy feeblest prayer;
Do not fear to trust Him—
Tell Him all thy grief;
Cast on Him thy bur­den,
He will bring relief.

Trust the heart of Je­sus,
Thou art precious there;
Surely He would shield thee
From the tempter’s snare;
Safely He would lead thee
By His own sweet way,
Out into the glo­ry
Of a brighter day.

Jesus knows thy conflict,
Hears thy burdened sigh;
When thy heart is wounded,
Hears thy plaintive cry;
He thy soul will strengthen,
Overcome thy fears;
He will send thee comfort,
Wipe away thy tears.