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But I Know You

By Jillian Edwards

2,110 views Jun 26, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Jillian Edwards' song 'But I Know You' is a reflective Christian ballad about trusting God's character even when life's circumstances are confusing or painful. The lyrics acknowledge not understanding God's ways or the purpose of suffering, but find comfort in knowing God personally. The song emphasizes that being held in God's love is enough, even in moments of loss, loneliness, and shattered hope. It speaks to the tension between unanswered questions and unwavering faith, pointing to the sufficiency of knowing God intimately.

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Door opener, door closer

You are good before it starts, you are good when it?s over

Life giver, now and after death

You are good when air fills lungs, and when there?s no more breath 

 

I don?t know the mystery of your ways 

I don?t know the purpose of the pain 

 

But I know You

I know You

In the ashes and ache of a shattered soul

In a cold aftermath all alone

But I know You

I know You

I am held in Your love and You won?t let go

I know you and that?s all that I need to know  

 

You are faithful when my eyes can?t see 

The shore of your healing when I?m still lost at sea

 

But I know You

I know You

In the ashes and ache of a shattered soul

In a cold aftermath all alone

But I know You

I know You

I am held in Your love and You won?t let go

I know you and that?s all that I need to know  

 

I may never know the mystery of your ways 

I may never know Your purpose for this pain 

 

But I know You

I know You

In the ashes and ache of a shattered soul

In a cold aftermath all alone

But I know You

I know You

I am held in Your love and You won?t let go

I know you and that?s all that I need to know

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