I am only a little sparrow,

A bird of low degree;

My life is of little value,
But the dear Lord cares
for me.
I know there are many sparrows
All over the world they are found;
But our heavenly Father knows
When one of us falls to the ground.




Though small, we are
never forgotten;
Though weak we are
never afraid;
For we know that the
dear Lord
keepeth
The life of the
creatures He made.

I just fold my wings at
nightfall,
Wherever I happen to be;
For the Father is
always watching,
And no harm can happen
to me.

I am only a
little sparrow,
A bird of low degree;
But I know that the
Father loves me,
Do you know of His
love for thee?

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