Sunday, January 8, 2017

I Know Whom I Have Believed

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. 

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 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

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5 comments:

  1. Doug EvansJanuary 9, 2017 at 7:09 AM

    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.

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  2. Glenn E. ChatfieldJanuary 9, 2017 at 8:19 AM

    It was one of a couple oldies we sang yesterday, and I just felt the need to post it!

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  3. 16 sermonsJanuary 9, 2017 at 5:22 PM

    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.

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  4. Glenn E. ChatfieldJanuary 9, 2017 at 5:24 PM

    I like it! Not in the two hymnals in my house.

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  5. 16 sermonsJanuary 11, 2017 at 4:34 PM

    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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