lyrics and music by Roberta Martin

He Knows Just How Much You Can Bear

Intro (Like: ”And He knows; yes, He knows, just how much we can bear.”

Verse 1 We are our heavenly Father’s children,

And we all know that He loves us one and all;

Yet there are times when we find we answer

Another’s voice and call;

If we are willing, He will teach us,

His voice only to obey no matter where,

And He knows; yes, He knows,

Just how much we can bear.

Verse 2 Think of the times you’ve asked the question

Down in your heart, “Now just what shall I do?”

Then you confide in your friends and loved ones,

But they have troubles, too;

There is a God, who rules earth and heaven,

In Him there’s relief from every pain and care,

For He knows; yes, He knows,

Just how much we can bear.

Chorus Tho’ the load gets heavy (children,)

You’re never left alone to bear it all;

(Just) ask for strength and keep on toiling,

Tho’ the teardrops fall.

You have the joy of this assurance;

The heavenly Father will always answer prayer,

And He knows; yes, He knows,

Just how much you can bear. (END)

(optional)

Verse 3 Just praise His name, altho’ you’re burdened,

For there are blessings He’s bestowed on you;

In ev’ry way we must never doubt Him,

These trials we must go through;

Try to endure a little longer,

And don’t forget that for each of us He cares,

For He knows; yes, He knows,

Just how much we can bear.