Today’s hymn is one that should be a question every Christian rhetorically asks as they ponder on the mystery of the gospel and the amazing grace freely given to them. The words to this hymn first appeared in The New York Observer in 1868 titled “Always Rejoicing,” and it was attributed to ‘Pauline T’. William B. Bradbury (1816–1868) in his collection of songs called “Bright Jewels for the Sunday School: A new collection for Sunday School songs” with the designation “R. L.” for Robert Lowry (who also wrote “Nothing But The Blood of Jesus”), in the upper right corner of the score, who likely only contributed the tune. I hope you enjoy this one!
My life flows on in endless song
Above earth’s lamentation
I catch the real though far-off hymn
That hails a new creation
Through all the tumult and the strife
I hear that music ringing
It finds an echo in my soul
How can I keep from singing?
Refrain
No storm can shake my inmost calm
While to that rock I’m clinging
Since Christ is Lord of heaven and earth
How can I keep from singing?
What though my joys and comforts die
I know my Saviour liveth
What though the darkness gather ’round
Songs in the night He giveth
Refrain
The peace of Christ makes fresh my heart
A fountain ever springing
All things are mine since I am His
How can I keep from singing?
Refrain
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