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Known Only to Him

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Words & Music: Stuart Hamblen
Known only to him are the great hidden secrets
I'll fear not the darkness when my flame shall dim
I know not what the future holds
But I know who holds the future
It's a secret known only to Him

In this world of fear and doubt
On my knees I ask the question
Why a lonely, heavy cross I must bear
Then he tells me in my prayer
It's because I am trustworthy
He gives me strength far more than my share

Known only to him are the great hidden secrets
I'll fear not the darkness when my flame shall dim
I know not what the future holds
But I know who holds the future
It's a secret known only to Him
Recorded: 1960/10/30, first released on His Hand in Mine
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DerekH (profile/ contact) wrote on Jul 16, 2020report abuse
This track & album just get better & better, never tire of them.
shawnrw (profile/ contact) wrote on Sep 20, 2014report abuse
Beautifully performed spiritual. About as perfect as it gets.
Gorse (profile/ contact) wrote on Aug 16, 2013report abuse
He could really reach one's soul with these gospel performances.
sugartummy (profile/ contact) wrote on Mar 30, 2013report abuse
Solemn track. I prefer the upbeat gospels, but this slow one is beautiful too.
Ton Bruins (profile/ contact) wrote on Dec 21, 2009report abuse
One of my favorite gospels. Very strong lyrics. Elvis' voice here is really fantastic and he believes every word he sings..
derekd (profile/ contact) wrote on Dec 21, 2009report abuse
Like all the tracks from the HHIM album, great recording, Elvis really did give these recordings everything. Everyone on the album was great and i love this time of year (Christmas) so that i can put it on my cd player along with the Christmas recordings.
Swen (profile/ contact) wrote on Dec 21, 2009report abuse
Rather difficult to write someting new about these beautiful HHIM recordings. GREAT!
My boy, my boy (profile/ contact) wrote on Dec 9, 2009report abuse
Not a favorite of mine but an excellent choice on the day of the King's funeral at Graceland...
Deano1 (profile/ contact) wrote on Dec 9, 2009report abuse
A wonderful, sacred song from Elvis' first sacred LP "His Hand In Mine" (1960). Elvis sings this one with a sweet, soft voice and the Jordanaires are perfect with their background vocals. Elvis treated all the songs on this album with great reverance and each song seems to have deep meaning for him. This is not the best track on the album, but all 12 are first rate.
old shep (profile/ contact) wrote on Apr 19, 2008report abuse
His Hand In Mine was a remarkable gospel album and this is one of the many great tracks and performances on it

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take 1-2 on Easter Special
Takes 1, 2 on His Hand In Mine
Takes 3, 4, 5 on His Hand In Mine

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