But there is one who knows and understands. So often when we go through deep waters we feel all alone and think nobody really cares. "God understands your sorrow, he sees the falling tear, and whispers, "'I am with thee ' then falter not, nor fear." The Lord not only knows the struggles of our inmost hearts, but He understands why we are going through these things, and what to do about them. Maybe it was also written to comfort you thus week. Smith reported that on one occasion it was even used of God to save a radio executive from suicide. Over the years this hymn has comforted many people. Oswald Smith dedicated God Understands to his sister, and says it was a great comfort to her. Ruth returned home with their two small boys, a grieving widow at the age of 26. But shortly before they left, Clifford was killed in a car accident. They were preparing to come home to Canada on their first furlough. Smith's youngest sister Ruth, and her husband Clifford were freshman missionaries serving in Peru. This week's hymn was written around 1935 to minister to one person. Often we don't know the reason a hymn was penned, but this time we do. It is said that he wrote more than 1,200 hymns, many of which have been a great comfort and encouragement to believers over the years. Over the years we have featured many of the great hymns that were written by Dr.
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