I Will Sing the Wondrous Story
Words by Francis Harold Rowley, 1854-1952
Music by Peter Philip Bilhorn, 1865-1936
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Verse 1:
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I will sing the wondrous story
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Of the Christ Who died for me
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How He left His home in glory
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For the cross of Calvary
Refrain:
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Yes, I'll sing the wondrous story
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Of the Christ Who died for me
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Sing it with the saints in glory
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Gathered by the crystal sea
Verse 2:
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I was lost, but Jesus found me
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Found the sheep that went astray
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Threw His loving arms around me
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Drew me back into His way
Verse 3:
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I was bruised, but Jesus healed me
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Faint was I from many a fall
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Sight was gone, and fears possessed me
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But He freed me from them all
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Days of darkness still come o'er me
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Sorrow's paths I often tread
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But the Savior still is with me
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By His hand I'm safely led
Verse 5:
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He will keep me till the river
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Rolls its waters at my feet
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Then He'll bear me safely over
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Where the loved ones I shall meet
