Trinity Hymnal ‎#712

712. I Know Whom I Have Believed

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

Refrain:
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.”

2 I know not how this saving faith
To me he did impart,
Nor how believing in his Word
Wrought peace within my heart. [Refrain]

3 I know not how the Spirit moves,
Convincing men of sin,
Revealing Jesus through the Word,
Creating faith in him. [Refrain]

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

5 I know not when my Lord may come,
At night or noon-day fair,
Nor if I walk the vale with him,
Or "meet Him in the air." [Refrain]

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: I know not why God's wondrous grace
• Title: I Know Whom I Have Believed
• Author: Daniel W. Whittle, 1850-1901
• Refrain First Line: But I know whom I have believed
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  2 Timothy 1:12
• Topic: Assurance; Faith: In Christ; Faith: Living by; Grace: Fulness of; Hymns for Informal Occasions; Mystery of God's Ways

Tune Information

• Name: [I know not why God's wondrous grace]
• Composer: James McGranahan, 1840-1907
• Key: E♭ Major