Diane Tuiofu Music
and the Arts
Composer, Arranger, Pianist
How Can I Keep From Singing?
"How Can I Keep from Singing" is a lovely four-part arrangement for women of the familiar song of praise. A solo arrangement for Soprano or Tenor is also available. This piece is joyful with beautiful harmonies—perfect for Sacrament Meeting, Relief Society or other women's choir. "O sing unto the Lord a new song: sing unto the Lord, all the earth. Sing unto the Lord, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people. For the Lord is great, and greatly to be praised..." (Psalms 96:1-4).
Lyrics
Text: Pauline T Music: Robert Lowry
Arranged by Diane Tuiofu
Verse One
My life goes on in endless song:
Above earth's lamentation,
I catch the sweet, tho' far-off hymn
That hails a new creation.
Through all the tumult and the strife
I hear the music ringing;
It finds an echo in my soul--
How can I keep from singing?
Verse Two
What tho' my joys and comfort die?
The Lord my Saviour liveth;
What tho' the darkness gather round?
Songs in the night he giveth.
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 Three
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.
The peace of Christ makes fresh my heart,
A fountain ever springing;
All things are mine since I am his--
How can I keep from singing?