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