Scripture Verse

I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that He is able to keep that which I have committed unto Him against that day. 2 Timothy 1:12

Introduction

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George C. Hugg
1848–1907

Words: A. J. Stu­art, in On Wings of Song (Phi­la­del­phia, Penn­syl­van­ia: George C. Hugg, 1896), num­ber 150.

Music: Ōta George C. Hugg, 1896 (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know Stu­art’s full name, or where to get a good pho­to of him (head-and-shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els),

Lyrics

Amid the storm that sweeps,
Like billows o’er the soul;
I know that Jesus keeps,
That He has full control.

Refrain

He keeps, He keeps, I know He does,
He holds me by His power;
He keeps, He saves, I know He does,
He’s with me every hour.

I will not fear the deeps
Of darkness nor of pain;
I know that Jesus keeps,
I shall see light again.

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There’s for the eye that weeps,
A rest both sure and sweet;
I know that Jesus keeps,
I’ve found a safe retreat.

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The death that onward creeps,
Has lost its sting for me;
I know that Jesus keeps,
His face at last I’ll see.

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And when I’ve climbed the steeps
Of Heaven’s bright domain,
I’ll sing that Jesus keeps,
With all the spotless train.

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