The New Wonderful Songs for Work and Worship ‎#48

48. 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 on 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 was 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. Rawley
• Refrain First Line: Yes, I'll sing the wondrous story
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1938
• Copyright: Copyright 1887, by Ira D. Sankey. The Biglow & Main Co., New York, Owners
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [I will sing the wondrous story]
• Composer: Peter Bilhorn
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: Copyright 1877, by Ira D. Sankey. The Biglow & Main Co., New York, Owners
• Notes: Now Public Domain