Together in Song ‎#233

233. I will sing the wondrous story

1 I will sing the wondrous story
of the Christ who died for me,
how he left the realms of glory
for the cross on Calvary.

Refrain:
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,
raised me up and gently led me
back into the narrow way. [Refrain]

3 Faint was I, and fears possessed me,
bruised was I from many a fall,
hope was gone, and shame distressed me:
but his love has pardoned all. [Refrain]

4 Days of darkness still may meet me,
sorrow's path I oft may tread;
but his presence still is with me,
by his guiding hand I'm led. [Refrain]

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. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: I will sing the wondrous story
• Author: Francis Harold Rowley, 1854-1952
• Refrain First Line: Yes, I'll sing the wondrous story
• Meter: 87.87 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 43:1-5
  ;
  Luke 15:1-7
  ;
  Luke 15:11-32
  ;
  Matthew 7:7-14
  ;
  Matthew 18:10-14
  ;
  Philippians 2:5-8
  ;
  Philippians 2:9-11
  ;
  Psalm 23:1-4
  ;
  Revelation 4:5-8
  ;
  Revelation 15:2-4
• Topic: Cross; Fear; Forgiveness; Grace; Grief; Guidance; Jesus Christ: Passion and Cross; Jesus Christ: Redeemer; Justification; Personal Response to Jesus; Saints Days and Holy Days: Any Saint; Saints Days and Holy Days: St Paul; Salvation; The Gospel; Witness

Tune Information

• Name: HYFRYDOL
• Composer: Rowland Huw Prichard, 1811-87
• Meter: 87.87 and refrain
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Arrangement © Australian Hymn Book Co.