The New Church Hymnal ‎#143

143. I Know Whom I Have Believed

1 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.

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.”

2 I know not how this saving faith
To me He did impart,
Nor how believing in His Word
Wrought peace within my heart. [Refrain]

3 I know not how the Spirit moves,
Convincing men of sin.
Revealing Jesus thro' the Word,
Creating faith in Him. [Refrain]

4 I know not what of good or ill
May be reserved for me,
Of weary ways or golden days,
Before His face I see. [Refrain]

5 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]

Text Information

• First Line: I know not why God's wondrous grace
• Title: I Know Whom I Have Believed
• Author: Maj. D. W. Whittle (El Nathan)
• Refrain First Line: But "I know whom I have believed
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1976
• Topic: The Christian Life: Assurance and Hope; Choruses; Christian Life; Faith; Salvation; Second Coming

Tune Information

• Name: EL NATHAN
• Composer: James McGranahan
• Key: E♭ Major