Civilla recounts how this hymn was written: “I was confined to a sick bed in a Bible school in Lestershire, New York. My husband was spending several weeks at the school, making a songbook for the president of the school. “God Will Take Care of You” was written one Sunday afternoon while my husband went to a preaching appointment. When he returned I gave the words to him. He immediately sat down to his little Bilhorn organ and wrote the music. That evening he and two of the teachers sang the completed song. It was then printed in the songbook he was compiling for the school.”
This is a wonderful, lively hymn that assures us of God eternal care for us. Interestingly, it is side by side with God Leads Us Along in the Revival Hymns and Choruses book. (353 and 354). I hope you like this rendition.
Lyrics: Civilla D. Martin
Music: W. Stillman Martin
Be not dismayed whate’er betide, God will take care of you
Beneath His wings of love abide, God will take care of you
Refrain:
God will take care of you, Thru ev’ry day, O’er all the way
He will take care of you, God will take care of you
Thru days of toil when heart doth fail, God will take care of you
When dangers fierce your path assail, God will take care of you
All you may need He will provide, God will take care of you
Nothing you ask will be denied, God will take care of you
No matter what may be the test, God will take care of you
Lean, weary one upon His breast, God will take care of you
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