This I Know

I do not know what next may come across my pilgrim way,

I do not know tomorrow's road, nor see beyond today,

But this I know - My Savior knows the path I cannot see,

And I can trust His wounded hand to guide and care for me.

I do not know what may befall of sunshine or of rain,

I do not know what may be mine of pleasure and of pain;

But this I know - My Savior knows and whatso'er it be.

Still I can trust His love to give what will be best for me.

I do not know what may await, or what the morrow brings,

But with the glad salute of faith I hail its opening wings!

For this I know - that in my Lord shall all my needs be met,

And I can trust the heart of Him who has not failed me yet.

- E. Margaret Clarkson