The Book of Praise ‎#683

683. I know not why such wondrous grace

1 I know not why such wondrous grace
to me God has made known;
nor why, unworthy as I am,
Christ claimed me for his own,

Refrain:
but I know whom I have believed
and am persuaded that Christ is able
to keep that which I’ve committed
unto him against that day.

2 I know not why this saving faith
to me God did impart,
nor how believing in the word
brought peace into my heart, [Refrain]

3 I know not how the Spirit moves,
convincing me of sin,
revealing Jesus through the word,
creating faith in him, [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: I know not why such wondrous grace
• Title: I know not why such wondrous grace
• Author: Daniel W. Whittle, 1840-1901
• Refrain First Line: but I know whom I have believed
• Meter: 8 6 8 6 with refrain (9 10 8 7)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Scripture:
  John 16:4-11
  ;
  2 Timothy 1:12
• Topic: Grace; Lent; One Life in Christ: Faith; Profession of Faith
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: ELNATHA
• Composer: James McGranahan, 1840-1907
• Meter: 8 6 8 6 with refrain (9 10 8 7)
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: Public Domain