The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#347

347. I Wonder, Often Wonder

1 I wonder, often wonder,
Just how it came to be
That there is up in heaven,
A mansion fair for me;
And then do I remember
That the dear Son of God
Once shed for rebel sinners
His own atoning blood.

Refrain:
Forever at his feet I'll sit,
And wonder at the grace
So large and free it found for me
In heav'n a dwelling-place.

2 I wonder, often wonder,
Just why his tender love
Brought down the dear Redeemer
From his bright home above;
And then do I remember
That on the shameful tree
The Saviour made atonement
For tender love of me. [Refrain]

3 I wonder, often wonder,
That he can bear with me,
Enduring all my follies,
And yet so gracious be;
And then do I remember
His grace is rich and free,
And that he is so patient
Because he so loves me. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: I wonder, often wonder
• Title: I Wonder, Often Wonder
• Author: Elisha Hoffman, 1839-1929
• Refrain First Line: Forever at his feet I'll sit
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.D. with Ref
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 26:8
• Topic: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Christian Evidences: Gratitude, Remembrance
• Notes: The desire of our soul is to Thy name, and to the remembrance of Thee. Is. 26:8.

Tune Information

• Name: I WONDER
• Composer: Charles Edward Pollock (b. 1853) (c. 1902)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.D. with Ref.
• Incipit: 34534 65354 32433
• Key: D Major
• Notes: M.M. 76