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I Know not Why

I know not why my Saviour

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I know not why my SaviourHas done so much for me;I know not why his favorHas come so constantly;But this I know, I love himAnd trust him day by day,And cast my care upon him,And watch and praise and pray.

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I know not why my SaviourShould leave a glorious throne,To bleed and die on Calv'ry,For sinners to atone;But this I know, 'tis certain,He fully ransomed me,And in that truth believing,I feel that I am free.

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I know not why he bids meBreathe forth my wants in prayer,While day by day he sees me,And knows my ev'ry care;But this I know, while prayingAnd trusting in his word,My soul, refreshed, and strengthened,Rests sweetly on the Lord.

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I know not where he leads me,And yet I follow still;I know not why he needs meMy vineyard place to fill;But this I know, at duty,In prayer or holy song,My heart keeps overflowingWith rapture all day long!