I Cannot Tell Why He, Whom Angels Worship

I Cannot Tell Why He, Whom Angels Worship
I cannot tell why He whom angels worship,
Should set His love upon the sons of men,
Or why, as Shepherd, He should seek the wanderers,
To bring them back, they know not how or when.
But this I know, that He was born of Mary
When Bethlehem’s manger was His only home,
And that He lived at Nazareth and labored,
And so the Savior, Savior of the world is come.
I cannot tell how silently He suffered,
As with His peace He graced this place of tears,
Or how His heart upon the Cross was broken,
The crown of pain to three and thirty years.
But this I know, He heals the broken-hearted,
And stays our sin, and calms our lurking fear,
And lifts the burden from the heavy laden,
For yet the Savior, Savior of the world, is here.
I cannot tell how He will win the nations,
How He will claim His earthly heritage,
How satisfy the needs and aspirations
Of east and west, of sinner and of sage.
But this I know, all flesh shall see His glory,
And He shall reap the harvest He has sown,
And some glad day His sun will shine in splendor
When He the Savior, Savior of the world, is known.
I cannot tell how all the lands shall worship,
When, at His bidding, every storm is stilled,
Or who can say how great the jubilation
When all the hearts of men with love are filled.
But this I know, the skies will thrill with rapture,
And myriad, myriad human voices sing,
And earth to heaven, and heaven to earth, will answer:
At last the Savior, Savior of the world, is King.
Author: W. Y. Fullerton (c. 1920)
Tune: LONDONDERRY AIR

[@laurettaalicebrydon]

I have not heard this song in a long time ,it is apt for today as I remember my brothers lives

[@paddymurphyable]

Praise God, this so centres on Him, Who was, Who is, and is to come

[@melissajarrett3360]

I agree with everyone - this is wonderful and it made my day! Thank you, Jo, for sharing your beautiful spirit and talents with us. It is not that common that you listen to a song and feel like it touched your soul. God has so clearly gifted you! ❤❤❤

[@joolivia]

Thank you for your beautiful encouragement dearest Melissa! So grateful for you! xxxxx

[@jlgray6142]

WONDERFUL!!

[@johnbarton1842]

Such talent!

[@joolivia]

Such an encouragement, thank you so so much!

[@MikeSmith-sc5we]

So good. Thanks for sharing your amazing talents. I sang this song for this first time at a missions day last year and was struck by the hope-filled lyrics.

[@joolivia]

Mike your encouragement always means so much! Thank you thank you! I only discovered the hymn recently and wow the lyrics so awesome and hope-filled!

[@susanpaddon533]

That was beautiful

[@joolivia]

Thank you so much for your encouragement Susan! I'm so thrilled you enjoyed it :)

[@ianhasell6761]

❤

[@johnbarton1842]

Oh yes! This made my day.

[@joolivia]

Oh John, well now you saying that has made my day!!