SATB / SAB A CAPPELLA
WORDS AND MUSIC BY JOANNIE ING
An original gospel hymn inspired by text from Psalm 23:2-3, which reads, “He makes me lie down in green pastures / He leads me beside quiet waters / He refreshes my soul / He guides me along the right paths/ for His name’s sake.” Winner of the Pax Christi Chorale’s 2013 Great Canadian Hymn Competition.
Verse 1
I don’t understand how the flowers grow
I don’t understand how the river, river flows
I don’t understand how the farmer sows
All I understand is He loves me, love me so
Chorus
All I understand is He guides me by the hand
And He leads me to still waters
All I understand is He guides me by the hand
And He leads me to still waters
Verse 2
I don’t understand how the heart can feel
I don’t understand how the broken body heals
I don’t understand how the thunder roars
All I understand is He reigns forevermore
Verse 3
I don’t understand Jesus’ love divine
I don’t understand how His grace can be all mine
I don’t understand how He’s forgiven me
All I understand is the love that set me free