I know not why God's wondrous grace
to me he hath made known,
nor why, unworthy, Christ in love
redeemed me for his own.
I know not how this saving faith
to me he did impart,
nor how believing in his word
wrought peace within my heart.
I know not how the Spirit moves,
convincing us of sin,
revealing Jesus through the word,
creating faith in him.
May be reserved for me,
Of weary ways or golden days,
Before His face I see.
I know not when my Lord may come,
at night or noonday fair,
nor if I walk the vale with him,
or meet him in the air.
Refrain:
But I know whom I have believed,
and am persuaded that he is able
to keep that which I've committed
unto him against that day.
by Daniel W. Whittle, 1883
5 comments:
I love these old hymns and I'm so happy that the Lord has lead me to a church family of Bereans that continue to sing them.
It was one of a couple oldies we sang yesterday, and I just felt the need to post it!
The often missing fifth verse.
I know not what of good or ill
May be reserved for me,
Of weary ways or golden days,
Before His face I see.
I like it! Not in the two hymnals in my house.
We love singing the old hymns! So much depth and theology in the words. Wonderful melodies. I have several of the hymns we sing on my youtube channel. Keep up the good work!
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