I only know He is my saviour now

[Fragrant Grace]

I only know He is my Saviour now

You ask me, how I gave my heart to Christ?
I do not know
I found earth's flowers fade and die;
I wept for something that would satisfy:
And then - and there - somehow I seemed to dare
To lift my broken heart to Him in prayer
I do not know - I cannot tell you how
I only know He is my Saviour now

You ask me, when I gave my heart to Christ?
I cannot tell,
The day or just the hour I do not now
Remember well;
It must have been when I was all alone,
The light of His forgiving Spirit shone
Into my heart so clouded o'er with sin;
I think - I think - twas then I let Him in.
I do not know - I cannot tell you when
I only know, He is so dear since then

You ask me where I gave my heart to Christ?
I cannot say,
The sacred place has faded from my sight
As yesterday;
Perhaps He thought it better I should not
Remember where. How I should love that spot!
I think I could not tear myself away
For I should want forever there to stay.
I do not know -
I only know He came and blessed me there.

You ask me why I gave my heart to Christ?
I can reply-
It is a wondrous story, listen! While
I tell you why.
My heart was drawn at length to seek His face,
I was alone - I had no resting place:
I heard of One who loved me - with a love
Of depth so great - of height so far above
All human ken, -
I longed such love to share;
And sought it then upon my knees in prayer.

You ask me why I thought this Christ
Would heed my prayer;
I knew He died upon the cross for me:
I nailed Him there!
I heard His dying cry---Father forgive!
I saw Him drink death's cup, that I might live,
My head was bowed upon my breast in shame,
He called me and in penitence I came;
He heard my prayer!
I cannot tell you how - nor when - nor where!
But why I have told you now.

From Scarlet and Purple

Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches and wisdom and strength, and honour and glory and blessing. Revelation 5:12