Hymns for the Living Church ‎#295

295. I Know Not Why God's Wondrous Grace

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 when my Lord may come,
At night or noonday fair,
Nor if I 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 Grace
• Author: Daniel W. Whittle (1883)
• Refrain First Line: But I know whom I have believed
• Meter: C.M. Ref.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1974
• Scripture:
  Matthew 24:42
  ;
  Romans 10:17
  ;
  Romans 14:8
  ;
  1 Thessalonians 4:17
  ;
  2 Timothy 1:12
• Topic: Testimony, Hymns of; Witness, Hymns of

Tune Information

• Name: EL NATHAN
• Composer: James McGranahan (1883)
• Meter: C.M. Ref.
• Key: D Major