Voices Together ‎#590

590. I Know Not Why God’s Wondrous

1 I know not why God’s wondrous grace
to me is daily shown,
nor why, with mercy, 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 us of sin,
revealing Jesus through the Word,
creating faith in him. [Refrain]

4 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. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: I know not why God’s wondrous grace
• Title: I Know Not Why God’s Wondrous
• Author (stanzas): Daniel W. Whittle
• Refrain First Line: But I know whom I have believed
• Meter: CM with refrain
• Publication Date: 2020
• Scripture:
  Matthew 24:36
  ;
  Romans 3:21-26
  ;
  Romans 8:35-39
  ;
  2 Timothy 1:6-14
• Topic: Confessing Faith; Conversion and New Life; Courage; Faith; Forgiveness: From God; Grace; Holy Spirit; Jesus Christ: Second Coming of; Peace: Inner; Reign of Christ; Salvation
• Source: refrain 2 Timothy 1:12 (KJV); Gospel Hymns, No. 5, 1887, alt.

Tune Information

• Name: EL NATHAN
• Composer: James McGranahan
• Meter: CM with refrain
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Gospel Hymns, No. 5, 1887