1
God holds the key of all unknown,
And I am glad;
If other hands should hold the key,
Or if He trusted it to me,
I might be sad.
And I am glad;
If other hands should hold the key,
Or if He trusted it to me,
I might be sad.
2
What if tomorrow’s cares were here,
Without its rest?
I’d rather He unlocked the day,
And, as the hours swing open, say,
My will is best.
Without its rest?
I’d rather He unlocked the day,
And, as the hours swing open, say,
My will is best.
3
The very dimness of my sight
Makes me secure;
For, groping in my misty way,
I feel His hand; I hear Him say,
My help is sure.
Makes me secure;
For, groping in my misty way,
I feel His hand; I hear Him say,
My help is sure.
4
I cannot read His future plans;
But this I know:
I have the smiling of His face,
And all the refuge of His grace
While here below.
But this I know:
I have the smiling of His face,
And all the refuge of His grace
While here below.
5
Enough; this covers all my wants;
And so I rest;
For what I cannot, He can see,
And in His care I saved shall be,
Forever blest.
And so I rest;
For what I cannot, He can see,
And in His care I saved shall be,
Forever blest.
Repeat the last line of each stanza.
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Conwy, United Kingdom
As a commited Christian I know the words to this hymn are true. In life there will always be times of 'change' I know from personal experience that one thing NEVER changes, that is THE LOVE OF GOD! I pray that everyone who reads the words to this hymn will be blessed by God. I also pray that others will accept the Lord Jesus Christ as their own personal Saviour and then they will know what TRUE joy is. God bless anyone who reads this comment.
Langley, B.C, Canada
Recently, I received a newsletter from a friend who was a missionary in Nigeria for many years and is continuing to work with International students. The letter contained the words of this song which we sang many times at Toronto Bible College back in 1961-62. I have searched in many hymn books, but couldn't find it. Now in my 70's I am delighted to have all the verses. It is so fitting to share with the ladies in our Bible Study group (book of Esther).
Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada
I learnt this hymn as a boy at my mother's piano in Dublin, Ireland eventually singing it as a solo and indeed a duet. It's a very precious hymn to me as I approach the 60th year of my life, having spent the first 58 in Dublin - leaving family and all behind - The words ring so true for me now.
This is the first time I have heard this song. The lyrics are amazing, I was just thinking about how great God's plan for my life has been especially compared to the plans I had for myself, I am so glad He holds the key.
Orlando, Florida, United States
This song gives me hope and consolation especially when I grieve over the death of young friends or relatives.
Stoke On Trent
it helps me remember who is in control when i feel out of depth
Uganda Christian University, Mukono, Uganda
Childhood favourite.