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104. Then I Shall Understand

1 I do not know, I cannot understand,
Why my Redeemer has such love for me,--
Why He forsook His home in glory-land,
And came to earth my guilty soul to free,

Chorus:
But some sweet morn, in yonder blissful place,
When I with joy shall clasp my Savior's hand,
And rest my eyes upon His matchless face,
My happy soul will clearly understand.

2 I know not why He should His all resign,
And suffer death to hide my wretched past;
But this I know His priceless love is mine,
And His dear voice will tell me all at last.

Chorus:
Yes, some sweet morn, in yonder blissful place,
When I with joy shall clasp my Savior's hand,
And rest my eyes upon His matchless face,
My happy soul will clearly understand.

3 Then I will wait, and prize the precious gift,
Until I hear my blessed Lord's command;
For well I know that He Himself will lift
The veil that hides, and I shall understand.

Chorus:
Yes, some sweet morn, in yonder blissful place,
When I with joy shall clasp my Savior's hand,
And rest my eyes upon His matchless face,
My happy soul will clearly understand.

Text Information
First Line: I do not know, I cannot understand
Title: Then I Shall Understand
Author: James Rowe
Refrain First Line: But some sweet morn, in yonder blissful place
Publication Date: 1907
Tune Information
Name: [I do not know, I cannot understand]
Composer: Ira B. Wilson
Key: Dâ™­ Major



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