I Know Whom I Have Believed

I know not why God's wondrous grace
To me He hath made known,
Nor why, unworthy, Christ in love
Redeemed for his own.

Chorus:
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.

I know not how this saving faith
To me He did impart,
Nor how believing in His Word,
Wro't peace with-in my heart.

Chorus:
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.

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

Chorus:
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.

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

Chorus:
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.

I know not when my Lord may come,
At night or noon-day fair,
Nor if I'll walk the vale with him,
Or meet him in the air.

Chorus:
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.
 

WORDS: Daniel W. Whittle, 1883
MUSIC:  James McGranahan, 1883

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