Author: Daniel W. Whittle, 1840-1901 Hymnal: Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #705 (1990) Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain First Line: I know not why God's wondrous grace Refrain First Line: But "I know whom I have believed" Lyrics: 1 I know not why God's wondrous grace
to me he has 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 through 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'll walk the vale with him,
or "meet him in the air." [Refrain]
Topics: The Christian Life Perseverance; Faith In Christ; Faith Living by; Grace Fullness of; Knowledge; Mystery of God's Ways Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12 Languages: English Tune Title: EL NATHAN
I Know Whom I Have Believed