Sunday, February 16, 2025

No One Understands Like Jesus

36 No One Understands Like Jesus

1. No one understands like Jesus.
   He's a friend beyond compare;
   Meet Him at the throne of mercy;
   He is waiting for you there.
   No one understands like Jesus
   When the days are dark and grim;
   No one is so near, so dear as Jesus
   Cast your ev'ry care on Him!

2. No one understands like Jesus;
   Ev'ry woe He sees and feels;
   Tenderly He whispers comfort,
   And the broken heart He heals.
   No one understands like Jesus
   When the days are dark and grim;
   No one is so near, so dear as Jesus
   Cast your ev'ry care on Him!

3. No one understands like Jesus
   When the foes of life assail;
   You should never be discouraged;
   Jesus cares and will not fail!
   No one understands like Jesus
   When the days are dark and grim;
   No one is so near, so dear as Jesus
   Cast your ev'ry care on Him!

4. No one understands like Jesus
   When you falter on the way;
   Tho' you fail Him, sadly fail Him,
   He will pardon you today.
   No one understands like Jesus
   When the days are dark and grim;
   No one is so near, so dear as Jesus
   Cast your ev'ry care on Him!
                         John W. Peterson
                         Hymns for the Family of God

<idle musing>
I wasn't familiar with John W. Peterson until I moved to Madison. All of a sudden his hymns were everywhere—at least it seemed that way. The story behind this hymn is told here. Take the time to read it. I think you'll be glad you did.
</idle musing>

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