Religion

Who will take Care of Me?

by Frances Ridley Havergal 1836–1879

From Chords for Children

Religion

Who will take care of me ? darling, you say !
Lovingly, tenderly watched as you are !
Listen ! I give you the answer to-day,
ONE who is never forgetful or far !

He will take care of you ! all through the day,
Jesus is near you to keep you from ill ;
Walking or resting, at lessons or play,
Jesus is with you and watching you still.

He will take care of you ! all through the night,
Jesus, the Shepherd, His little one keeps ;
Darkness to Him is the same as the light ;
He never slumbers and He never sleeps.

He will take care of you ! all through the year,
Crowning each day with His kindness and love,
Sending you blessing and shielding from fear,
Leading you on to the bright home above.

He will take care of you ! yes, to the end !
Nothing can alter His love to His own.
Darling, be glad that you have such a Friend,
He will not leave you one moment alone !

MLA

Havergal, Frances Ridley. “Who will take Care of Me?” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/havergal/161/.

Chicago

Havergal, Frances Ridley. “Who will take Care of Me?” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/havergal/161/.

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