Elmhurst Hymnal ‎#88

88. What a strange and wondrous story

1 What a strange and wondrous story
From the book of God is read,
How the Lord of life and glory
Had not where to lay His head;
How He left His throne in heaven,
There to suffer, bleed and die,
That my soul might be forgiven,
And ascend to God on high.

2 While I bless the Hand which gave me
Life and health and all things here,
O may He who died to save me,
To my soul be very dear.
Jesus Christ, my Lord and Saviour,
Let me not ungrateful be;
Let thy words and my behavior
Prove I love and honor Thee.

3 Father, let Thy Holy Spirit
Still reveal a Saviour’s love,
And prepare me to inherit
Glory, where He reigns above.
There with saints and angels dwelling,
May I that great love proclaim,
And with them be ever telling
All the wonders of His name.

Text Information

• First Line: What a strange and wondrous story
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7, D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1921
• Topic: Christ: Passion and Death; Life of Jesus
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: BETHANY (ENGLISH)
• Composer: Henry Smart (1867)
• Meter: 8, 7, 8, 7, D.
• Notes: Now Public Domain.