Lyrics
Have you a heart that's weary
Tending a load of care?
Are you a soul that's seeking
Rest from the burden you bear?
Chorus:
Do you know (do you know) my Jesus?
Do you know (do you know) my friend?
Have you heard (have you heard) He loves you?
And that He will abide til the end (til the end)?
Who knows your disappointments?
Who hears each time you cry?
Who understands your heartaches?
Who dries the tears from your eyes?
Do you know (do you know) my Jesus?
Do you know (do you know) my friend?
Have you heard (have you heard) He loves you?
And that He will abide til the end (til the end)?
Do you know (do you know) my Jesus?
Do you know (do you know) my friend?
Have you heard (have you heard) He loves you?
And that He will abide til the end (til the end)?
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Meaning & Inspiration
Do You Know My Jesus? frames an invitation to faith through a series of compassionate questions. The opening recognizes weariness, care, and the longing for rest, presenting Jesus as the answer for a burdened soul. Its refrain then moves from need to relationship, naming him as both Lord and friend and affirming his enduring love and presence.
The second verse turns toward hidden pain: disappointment, crying, heartache, and tears. Rather than offering a detailed explanation for suffering, the song emphasizes that Jesus knows, hears, understands, and comforts. This focus closely matches biblical passages where Christ welcomes the weary and God promises not to abandon his people. The repeated chorus gives the lyric the plain, memorable form of a gospel invitation, but its appeal rests on care rather than pressure. In this performance of the classic hymn, assurance comes from the character of Jesus—a faithful companion who offers rest and remains through every sorrow.
Related Scripture
- Matthew 11:28 Jesus invites the weary and burdened to come to him for rest.
- Hebrews 13:5 God promises never to leave or forsake his people.
- Psalm 56:8 The psalm portrays God as attentive to sorrow and tears.