Written by American hymn writer D. W. Whittle in 1883, the popular hymn 'I know whom I have believed' is published in 256 hymnals. It is sung to the tune El Nathan composed by James McGranahan
During his lifetime Whittle wrote around 200 hymns including 'There shall be showers of blessing'
'I know whom I have believed' lyrics
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.”
I know not how this saving faith to me he did impart, nor how believing in his word wrought peace within my heart. [Refrain]
I know not how the Spirit moves, convincing us of sin, revealing Jesus through the Word, creating faith in him. [Refrain]
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]