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Jesus Cares for Me

Dorothy A. Thrupp • English

Primary Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9

Verse 1

Poor and needy though I be, Christ my Saviour cares for me; Gives me clothing, shelter, food; Gives me all I have of good.

Chorus

Poor and needy though I be, Christ my Saviour cares for me; Poor and needy though I be, Jesus cares for me.

Verse 2

He who hear me when I pray, And will keep me night and day; When I sleep, and when I wake, For the Lord my Saviour's sake.

Chorus

Poor and needy though I be, Christ my Saviour cares for me; Poor and needy though I be, Jesus cares for me.

Verse 3

He who reigns above the sky Once became as poor as I; He whose blood for me was shed Had not where to lay his head.

Chorus

Poor and needy though I be, Christ my Saviour cares for me; Poor and needy though I be, Jesus cares for me.

Verse 4

Then to him I'll tune my song, Happy as the day is long; This my joy forever be Christ my Saviour cares for me.

Chorus

Poor and needy though I be, Christ my Saviour cares for me; Poor and needy though I be, Jesus cares for me.

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