Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America ‎#593a

593a. I know not what the future hath

1 I know not what the future hath
Of marvel or surprise,
Assured alone that life and death
His mercy underlies.

2 I know not where his islands lift
Their fronded palms in air;
I only know I cannot drift
Beyond his love and care.

3 And so beside the silent sea
I wait the muffled oar;
No harm from him can come to me
On ocean or on shore.

4 And thou, O Lord, by whom are seen
Thy creatures as they be,
Forgive me if too close I lean
My human heart on thee.

5 And if my heart and flesh are weak
To bear an untried pain,
The bruisèd reed thou wilt not break,
But strengthen and sustain.

Text Information

• First Line: I know not what the future hath
• Author: John Greenleaf Whittier, 1807 - 92
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1958
• Topic: The Life In Christ: Contemplation; The Life In Christ: Life Everlasting

Tune Information

• Name: OUR CHRIST
• Composer: Oscar Rudolph Overby, b. 1892
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: F Major