How Can I Keep from Singing

Lyrics

[Verse 1] My life flows on in endless song; Above earth's lamentation I hear the sweet, though far-off hymn That hails a new creation [Chorus 1] Through all the tumult and the strife I hear that music ringing It finds an echo in my soul How can I keep from singing? [Verse 2] What though my joys and comforts die? The Lord my Savior liveth What though the darkness gather round? Songs in the night he giveth [Chorus 2] No storm can shake my inmost calm While to that refuge clinging Since Christ is Lord of heaven and earth How can I keep from singing? [Verse 3] I lift my eyes, the cloud grows thin I see the blue above it And day by day this pathway smooths Since first I learned to love it [Chorus 3] The peace of Christ makes fresh my heart A fountain ever springing! For all things are mine since I am His! How can I keep from singing? [Chorus 2] No storm can shake my inmost calm While to that refuge clinging Since Christ is Lord of heaven and earth How can I keep from singing?