Hymns for a Pilgrim People ‎#395

395. How Can I Keep From Singing

1 My life flows on in endless song;
Above earth’s lamentation,
I catch the sweet, though far-off hymn
That hails a new creation.

Refrain:
No storm can shake my inmost calm
While to that Rock I’m clinging.
Since Christ is Lord of heaven and earth,
How can I keep from singing?

2 Through all the tumult and the strife,
I hear that music ringing.
It finds an echo in my soul.
How can I keep from singing? [Refrain]

3 What though my joys and comforts die?
The Lord, my Savior, liveth.
What though the darkness gather round?
Songs in the night He giveth. [Refrain]

4 The peace of Christ makes fresh my heart,
A fountain ever springing!
All things are mine since I am his!
How can I keep from singing? [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: My life flows on in endless song
• Title: How Can I Keep From Singing
• Author: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899
• Refrain First Line: No storm can shake my inmost calm
• Meter: 8.7.8.7 with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2007
• Scripture:
  Psalm 46:1
• Topic: Adoration and praise; Assurance; Confidence; Courage; Funeral; Hope; Joy; Justice; Love; Peace; Rest; Social Concern; Strength

Tune Information

• Name: HOW CAN I KEEP FROM SINGING
• Composer: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899
• Meter: 8.7.8.7 with Refrain
• Key: F Major