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You bring the Hymnal, I'll bring the History
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In 1935 Clifford and Ruth Bicker were preparing to return to the US. They had been serving as missionaries in Peru with their two young boys. But before they could leave Peru, Clifford was in a car accident that resulted in his death. When Ruth's brother, Oswald Smith, the pastor of People's church in Toronto, heard of the accident he wrote the words to the hymn, "God Understands." Oswald Smith has written over 1200 other hymns, his best known is, "For God so Loved the World." "God Understands" may not be found in many hymn books but has become a special hymn sung at funerals because of the comfort it brings.

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God understands your sorrow, He sees the falling tear,
And whispers, "I am with thee," Then falter not, nor fear.

God understands your heartache, He knows the bitter pain;
O, trust Him in the darkness, You cannot trust in vain.

God understands your weakness, He knows the tempter's pow'r;
And He will walk beside you however dark the hour.

He understands your longing,
Your deepest grief he shares;
Then let Him bear your burden,
He understands, and cares.
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