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I Know Not How That Bethlehem's Babe

Harry W. Farrington (1910) • English

Primary Scripture: John 1:14-17

Verse 1

I know not how that Bethl'hem's babe could in the Godhead be; I only know the manger child has brought God's life to me.

Verse 2

I know not how that Calvary's cross a world from sin could free; I only know its matchless love has brought God's love to me.

Verse 3

I know not how that Joseph's tomb could solve death's mystery; I only know a living Christ, our immortality.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • john 1:14-17

Reference 2

  • 1-timothy 1:11-12

Reference 3

  • 1-timothy 3:16