18. Who Is He That Careth For Us

1. Who is He that careth for us
And for our salvation now?
Who is He that yearneth o’er us?
Thou, Lord Jesus, only Thou!

2. Thou upon our plight didst ponder
Ere we say the light of day;
That we might have gladness yonder
Thou didst walk the cross-crowned way.

3. Men may love their friends sincerely,
- Human love no further goes;
But, Thou, Lord, didst suffer dearly
Even for Thy very foes.

4. What of mercy Thou revealest,
Blood and spirit, strength and light;
Thou from all sin’s evil healest,
For Thou settest hearts aright.

5. Oh, what wondrous joy and gladness
Thou dost hold for us in store;
What rejoicing after sadness
Here and there forevermore!

6. Savior, how Thy Holy Passion
To the depths each heart doth touch;
Be Thou still our one possession;
He who loves Thee gaineth much.

7. Give to us the resignation
Only to perform Thy will,
Safely to our destination
Guide us, Lord, and lead us still.

8. If our way through darkness takes us,
Thou wilt be for us the Light,
And in death wilt not forsake us:
We shall see Thy glory bright.

9. Aye, we truly love Thee, Savior;
Thou art worthy of all love!
E’en in pain, death, anguish, ever
We are seeking Thee above!

10. World, thou nevermore couldst sever
Us from Him who loves us here;
His love will be constant ever,
Till He shall in light appear!