Songs of the Christian Commission

I Know Thou Art Praying To-night, Mother!

Words by Fanny Crosby
Music by T. E. Perkins

Yes, I know thou art praying to-night, mother,
And I feel thou art praying for me;
For it comes o’er my soul like a vision of light,
And I know thou art praying for me.

Chorus:
In my bosom all care is at rest, mother,
No longer by sorrow op’pressed;
O! I know thou art praying to-night, mother,
And I know thou art praying for me.

I have fought for the Union and right, mother;
I have stood by the flag of the free;
That Banner so fair, with its colors so bright,
T’was the pride of our nation and thee.

There’s a chill on my forehead, to-night, mother;
I am dying far distant from thee;
But the star of my faith is unclouded and bright,
For I know thou art praying for me.

I am going to Jesus above, mother,
With the pure and the blest I shall be;
But my spirit will guard thee in love, dear mother,
Till wafted by angels to me.