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I Know

Music By: Becky Alexander

Lyrics By: Gail H. Johnsen

About the Song
Lyrics

One day while I was at home and in the process of doing some house cleaning, discouraging and doubting thoughts began to enter my mind.  I started to feel depressed and unhappy.  

Then I stopped what I was doing and proclaimed out loud, "I know the gospel is true!"

To my surprise there was suddenly more light around me, and something dark seemed to leave my living room.

I began to understand that the adversary does not like testimonies, and won't stay in the presence of those who bare them.

The words to the song, "I Know," came from my experience that day. 

When trials hang so heavily

That I can hardly pray;

I feel the darkness deepen

'Til I've almost lost my way.

I bear my testimony 

And the evil spirit flees.

A testimony lifts me

It brings me promised peace.

I know, I know,

I know my Savior's love.

I know, I know

He pleads for me above.

When with a heart so thankful

That I want the Lord to hear.

How I have felt His presence

And I know that He is near.

I bear my testimony

And the words to heaven raise;

My gratitude flows forth as

A sacred psalm of praise.

I know, I know,

I know my Father lives.

I know I know the blessings

That He gives.

When cares of life, or sorrow

Encircle me about;

When loneliness or heartache

Cause great worry or bring doubt

I bear my testimony

With words so firm and strong.

A feeling of contentment comes

And I know where I belong.

I know, I know,

I know the gospel's true.

I know, I know,

I have a work to go.

I know! I know! I know!


 

© 2018 Gail H. Johnsen

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