Karen Clark Sheard - Know Him Lyrics
Lyrics
Hook
Ooh how can people live without Him, how can people pray and doubt Him?
How could you hate things about Him, when you don'Chorusow Him.
Ooh He gave His only Son to save us
Would you have done the same for haters (no)
I don't need to beg but I will until I can get you to know Him
Verse 1
Who do you think woke you up this morning; who do you think kept you through the night?
Who do you think made the air you're breathing (Jesus)
Who do you think gives the ability to see? (Jesus the Creator of man)
Who do you think gives the car you drive? Who do you think cut you piece of the pie; who do you think controls death or life?
Jesus (2x)
Who do you think holds the fate of each day that we see
Jesus, the Son of Man
I don't see how anyone could ever be without Him.
Hook
v2 (K. Clark-Sheard)
Who do you think made the ocean blue; who do you think makes the flowers bloom?
Who do you think gives the wind that soothes?
Jesus (the beginning & the end)
Who do you think hand made every fish in the sea?
Jesus, the Creator of man
Who do you think could ever love so much, who do you think could heal from a touch?
Who do you think would have died for us
Jesus (2x)
Who do you think gives us life eternally
Jesus, the Son of Man
Hook until end
Video
Karen Clark Sheard - He Knows ft. Dorinda Clark Cole
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on March 11, 2011, "He Knows" by Karen Clark Sheard featuring Dorinda Clark Cole is a powerful declaration of divine awareness and empathy. This Gospel anthem dives deep into the often-unseen struggles of life, articulating the profound comfort found in the truth that God is intimately acquainted with our deepest pains, hidden fears, and unspoken burdens. The song's core message is not about God merely observing from a distance, but about His active, compassionate knowing – a knowing that precedes our cries and encompasses everything we face, even the things we can't express to anyone else. It speaks to the weary soul, validating their experience by assuring them that their situation is not invisible to the One who matters most.
The musical arrangement and vocal delivery by these two legendary figures amplify the message beautifully. Karen Clark Sheard's signature runs and impassioned delivery convey both the weight of human experience and the soaring hope found in faith. Dorinda Clark Cole’s distinct voice adds another layer of assurance, their voices intertwining to create a tapestry of spiritual resilience. The song builds from a place of acknowledging difficulty to a powerful affirmation of God's unwavering knowledge and presence. It doesn't offer simplistic answers to suffering, but rather anchors the listener in the unwavering truth of God's complete understanding, which in itself is a source of strength and peace.
This theme resonates deeply with Scripture, which consistently portrays God as Omniscient and compassionate. Psalm 139 beautifully describes God's intimate knowledge of us from before birth, knowing our thoughts from afar and being acquainted with all our ways. "He Knows" echoes the sentiment that even before a word is on our tongue, God knows it completely. Jeremiah 17:10 states, "I the Lord search the heart and examine the mind, to reward each person according to their conduct, according to what their deeds deserve." This verse highlights God's comprehensive understanding not just of actions, but of intentions and inner states. When the song speaks of hidden tears or silent struggles, it aligns with passages like Psalm 56:8, which speaks of God keeping track of our sorrows and putting our tears in His bottle, recording them in His book. This poetic imagery underscores God’s attentive care for our emotional pain. Furthermore, the song implicitly points to the comfort found in God's knowledge during trials, much like Job, in his suffering, declared in Job 23:10, "But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold." The knowledge that God *knows* the path we are on provides assurance that we are not wandering aimlessly or forgotten in difficulty. Ultimately, "He Knows" serves as a melodic reminder of the empathy of Christ, who, according to Hebrews 4:15, "sympathizes with our weaknesses," having been tempted in every way, yet without sin. Because Jesus experienced human life, He knows the weight of our struggles firsthand. The song effectively translates these profound biblical truths into an accessible, soul-stirring declaration that encourages anyone feeling overlooked, misunderstood, or overwhelmed, cementing its place as a powerful message of hope grounded in divine knowledge and compassion.