Moravian Book of Worship ‎#701

701. My Life Flows On

1 My life flows on in endless song,
above earth’s lamentation,
I hear the real, though far off hymn
that hails a new creation.

Refrain:
No storm can shake my inmost calm
while to that Rock I’m clinging.
Since love is Lord of heaven and earth,
how can I keep from singing?

2 Through all the tumult and the strife,
I hear that music ringing.
It sounds and echoes in my soul;
how can I keep from singing? [Refrain]

3 What though my joys and comforts die?
The Lord my Savior's living.
What though the darkness gather round?
Songs in the night he's giving. [Refrain]

4 The peace of Christ makes fresh my heart,
a fountain ever springing!
All things are mine since I am his!
How can I keep from singing? [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: My life flows on in endless song
• Title: My Life Flows On
• Author: Robert Lowry (1869, alt.)
• Refrain First Line: No storm can shake my inmost calm
• Meter: 8.7.8.7. with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 51:1-11
• Topic: Faith; Christ--All in all; Journey; Reaffirmation of faith; Steadfastness; Trust and Confidence

Tune Information

• Name: HOW CAN I KEEP FROM SINGING
• Composer: Robert Lowry (1869)
• Harmonizer: Brian Henkelmann (1994)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7. with Refrain
• Key: F Major
• Source: Bright Jewels for the Sunday School
• Copyright: Harm © 1994 by Brian Henkelmann