1 One thing I know; oh, bless his name,
To me the Lord of mercy came,
He filled my heart with love's bright flame,
This I know, this I know.
Chorus:
I know, I know, he loved me so,
He saved my soul from sin and woe,
Now peace and joy he doth bestow,
This I know, This I know.
2 One thing I know; he heard my cries,
With mighty pow'r he touched my eyes,
To see the light that never dies,
This I know, this I know. [Chorus]
3 One thing I know; he died for me,
In him my hope, my trust shall be,
My Saviour lives eternally,
This I know, this I know. [Chorus]
4 One thing I know; the Savour's mine,
Oh, boundless grace, oh, joy divine!
And heav'nly beams around me shine,
This I know, this I know. [Chorus]
5 One thing I know; oh, help me sing
Such happy praise to Christ our King,
While smiling faith and love upspring,
This I know, this I know. [Chorus]
Source: Light in the Valley: a new work of great merit for the Sunday school, revivals, Christian Endeavor, Epworth League, young people's society, and all forward movement along the line of battle... #84
Pseudonym: Lidie H. Edmunds.
Eliza Edmunds Hewitt was born in Philadelphia 28 June 1851. She was educated in the public schools and after graduation from high school became a teacher. However, she developed a spinal malady which cut short her career and made her a shut-in for many years. During her convalescence, she studied English literature. She felt a need to be useful to her church and began writing poems for the primary department. she went on to teach Sunday school, take an active part in the Philadelphia Elementary Union and become Superintendent of the primary department of Calvin Presbyterian Church.
Dianne Shapiro, from "The Singers and Their Songs: sketches of living gospel hymn writers" by Charles Hutchinson Gabriel (… Go to person page >| First Line: | One thing I know, O bless His name |
| Title: | One Thing I Know |
| Author: | Eliza E. Hewitt |
| Language: | English |
| Refrain First Line: | I know I know, he loved me so |
| Copyright: | Public Domain |
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