Author: Harriet E. Jones (b. 1824) Hymnal: The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 #978 (1972) Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Refrain First Line: We'll trust in him who knoweth best Lyrics: 1 Not now, but when 'tis God's sweet will,
Perhaps amid the Eden glow,
We'll know why woes our fond hearts chill—
Yes, some sweet time we'll surely know.
Refrain:
We'll trust in him who knoweth best,
Although thro' winding ways we go—
We'll meekly bow to his behest—
Some sweet, glad time we'll surely know.
2 When all the mists are cleared away,
Thro' which we journey here below.
When in the light of perfect day,
The whys we'll see and surely know. [Refrain]
3 We then shall know why sorrow's waves
So often toss us to and fro,
Why dearest loves are hid in graves—
In God's own time we'll surely know. [Refrain]
4 Our God shall lead, we'll trust in him,
Tho' sorrow's billows o'er us flow;
Our faith, our hope shall not grow dim—
Sometime, sometime, we'll surely know. [Refrain] Topics: Book Four: Occasional Selections, Gospel Songs and Hymns; Services, Occasions Funeral Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:12 Languages: English Tune Title: WE'LL SURELY KNOW
Not Now, but When 'Tis God's Sweet Will