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192. I Will Sing The Wondrous Story

1 I will sing the wondrous story
Of the Christ who died for me,
How He left His home in glory
For the cross of Calvary.

Chorus:
Yes, I'll sing the wondrous story
Of the Christ who died for me
Sing it with the saints in glory,
Gathered by the crystal sea.

2 I was lost, but Jesus found me,
Found the sheep that went astray,
Threw His loving arms around me,
Drew me back into His way. [Chorus]

3 I was bruised, but Jesus healed me,
Faint was I from many a fall;
Sight was gone, and fears possessed me,
But He freed me from them all. [Chorus]

4 Days of darkness still come o'er me,
Sorrow's paths I often tread,
But the Savior still is with me;
By His hand I'm safely led. [Chorus]

5 He will keep me till the river
Rolls its waters at my feet;
Then He'll bear me safely over,
Where the loved ones I shall meet. [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: I will sing the wondrous story
Title: I Will Sing The Wondrous Story
Author: F. H. Rowley
Refrain First Line: Yes, I'll sing the wondrous story
Language: English
Publication Date: 1935
Copyright: Copyright, 1914, by P. P. Bilhorn, renewal.
Notes: Now Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: [I will sing the wondrous story]
Composer: Peter P. Bilhorn
Key: E♭ Major
Copyright: Copyright, 1914, by P. P. Bilhorn, renewal.
Notes: Now Public Domain



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