I know not why

The phrase "I know not why" resonates through 5 hymns, touching hearts across generations.

“I know not why”· 5 hymns found

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My happy soul will clearly understand.

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I know not why

To all the world He offers free;

Has done so much for me;

And suffer death to hide my wretched past;

To me He hath made known,

To me He hath made known,

I Only Know It Reaches Me

Lyricist: Minnie Johnson, 1895

Composer: John Bryant

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I know not why God’s wondrous grace,

To all the world He offers free;...

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I know not why God’s wondrous grace,

To all the world He offers free;

I Know Not Why!

Lyricist: Gracie Lovelight, 1885

Composer: William Kirkpatrick

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I know not why my Savior

Has done so much for me;...

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I know not why my Savior

Has done so much for me;

Then I Shall Understand

Lyricist: James Rowe, 1905

Composer: Ira Wilson

Hymn 3

...My happy soul will clearly understand.

I know not why He should His all resign,

And suffer death to hide my wretched past;...

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My happy soul will clearly understand.

I know not why He should His all resign,

And suffer death to hide my wretched past;

I Know Whom I Have Believed (Whittle)

Lyricist: Daniel Whittle, 1883

Composer: James McGranahan

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I know not why God’s wondrous grace

To me He hath made known,...

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I know not why God’s wondrous grace

To me He hath made known,

I know not why God’s wondrous grace

Lyricist: Daniel Webster Whittle

Composer: James McGranahan

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I know not why God’s wondrous grace

To me He hath made known,...

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I know not why God’s wondrous grace

To me He hath made known,

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