The Cyber Hymnal ‎#3931

3931. The Lord Knows Why

1. I may not know the reason why
Dark clouds so often veil the sky,
But though my sea be smooth or rough,
The Lord knows why, and that’s enough.

Refrain
O yes, He knows, the Lord knows why
These things are ordered from on high;
And though dark clouds may hide the sun,
The Lord knows why—His will be done.

2. I may not know why I am led
So often in the paths I dread,
But, trusting Him, I’ll press my way;
The Lord knows why—I will obey. [Refrain]

3. I may not know why death should come
To take the dear ones from my home,
But, though mine eyes with tears be dim,
The Lord knows why—I’ll trust in Him. [Refrain]

4. So, though I may not understand
The leadings of my Father’s hand,
I know to all He has the key—
He understands each mystery. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: I may not know the reason why
• Title: The Lord Knows Why
• Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr. (1902)
• Refrain First Line: O yes, He knows, the Lord knows why
• Meter: LMD
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternate tune: HE LEADETH ME, William B. Bradbury, 1864

Tune Information

• Name: GAD
• Composer: Charles Hutchinson Gabriel
• Meter: LMD
• Incipit: 33343 66555 44443
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain