A story of the hymn, “God Will Take Care of You,” by William Petersen

W. Stillman Martin had accepted an invitation to preach at a church a few hours away from his home. When his wife became ill that Sunday morning, he thought he should cancel the engagement. But then his young son spoke up: “Father, don’t you think that if God wants you to preach today, he will take care of Mother while you are away?” 

Because of his son’s question, he kept the engagement and preached at the church. When he returned that night, his wife was feeling better and had written this hymn, inspired by their son’s words. Later that evening, Martin composed the music for his wife’s text. God will take care of you. It’s a lesson we all need to learn. 

Scriptures: Job 23:10; Psalm 57:1; Psalm 91:1-4; Philippians 4:6; 1 Peter 5:7 
Themes: Trust, God’s Protection, Providence 

Lyrics of the Hymn:
Be not dismayed whate’er betide, 
God will take care of you;
Beneath His wings of love abide, 
God will take care of you. 

God will take care of you, 
Through every day, o’er all the way; 
He will take care of you, God will take care of you.

Through days of toil when heart doth fail, 
God will take care of you;
When dangers fierce your path assail, 
God will take care of you. 

All you may need He will provide, 
God will take care of you; 
Nothing you ask will be denied, 
God will take care of you.

No matter what may be the test, 
God will take care of you; 
Lean, weary one, upon His breast, 
God will take care of you. 
By CIVILLA DURFEE MARTIN (1866–1948)

Reference for the Hymn:
Petersen, William. The Complete Book of Hymns (pp. 299-300). Tyndale House Publishers. Kindle Edition.