He numbers the stars and He calls them by name He watches the sparrow, and the nest whence it came He cares for the lilies, so lovely to see Because He loves them so, I know He loves me He watches the lambs in the fold where they sleep He cares for the shepherd watching over His sheep He knows His creations, where e'er they may be Because He loves them so, I know He loves me He numbers the stars, and our tears and our smiles He knows every sparrow, and He knows every child And when I see starlight, or birds on the wing I know my Father loves me, and my heart sings