Lyrics
Chorus
(How do I know the Bible tells me so)
Have Faith Hope and Charity
That's the way to live successfully
How do I know the Bible tells me so
Verse 1
Do good to your enemies
And the Blessed Lord
You'll surely please
How do I know the Bible tells me so
Verse 2
Don't worry about tomorrow
Just trust in right today
The Lord is right beside you
He'll guide you all the way
Verse 3
Though I have Eternal Life
Gives me Joy down deep inside
How do I know the Bible tells me so
Verse 4
The Lord will take your problems
And work them out for you
But He wants you to Love Him
And trust Him right on through
(Bom bom bom)
Chorus
You must have Faith, Hope and Charity
That's the way to Live successfully
How do I know the Bible tells me so
Outro
How do I know the Bible tells me so
How do I know the Bible tells me so
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
The Bible Tells Me So is a gospel song that answers the question of how to know how to live by pointing to the Bible. The chorus names faith, hope and charity as the way to live successfully and repeats "How do I know the Bible tells me so." The verses then list simple instructions: do good to enemies, and the Lord will be pleased.
The next part says not to worry about tomorrow, to trust today, and that the Lord stays close and guides all the way. Another verse mentions eternal life giving joy deep inside, and the last verse says the Lord will take problems and work them out while asking for love and trust in return. The themes follow 1 Corinthians 13:13 on faith, hope and love, Matthew 5:44 on loving enemies, and Matthew 6:34 on not worrying about tomorrow. The plain, singable chorus and upbeat Southern gospel style give the song a warm, confident tone.
Related Scripture
- 1 Corinthians 13:13 Faith, hope and love remain, and the greatest is love.
- Matthew 5:44 Jesus tells His followers to love their enemies.
- Matthew 6:34 Jesus says not to worry about tomorrow.