My Father Knows

I know my heav’nly Father knows
The storms that would my way oppose;
But He can drive the clouds away,
And turn the darkness into day.

I know my heav’nly Father knows
The balm I need to soothe my woes;
And with His touch of love divine
He heals this wounded heart of mine.

I know my heav’nly Father knows
How frail I am to meet my foes;
But He my cause will e’er defend,
Uphold and keep me to the end.

I know my heav’nly Father knows
The hour my journey here will close;
And may that hour, O faithful Guide,
Find me safe sheltered by Thy side.

Author: William C. Poole

Year: 1917

This hymn text is a well-known gospel song by American hymn writer William C. Poole (1875-1949). It is sometimes paired with a tune by S. W. Beazley. No other major attributions exist for these lyrics.