Light and Life ‎#17

17. Oh! 'tis wonderful

1 In the Gospel's sweet old story,
Lo! I read its golden theme,
How the Prince of life and glory,
Came to suffer and redeem.

Refrain:
Oh, 'tis wonderful, wonderful,
Yes, 'tis wonderful wonderful!
Oh, 'tis wonderful, wonderful,
The story of his love.

2 Sin its secret work was plying,
Adding guilt with ev'ry day,
Till I read that Christ in dying,
Died to take my guilt away. [Refrain]

3 To his love I was a stranger,
To his call I gave no heed,
Till at last I saw my danger,
Found the friend I stood in need. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: In the Gospel's sweet old story
• Title: Oh! 'tis wonderful
• Author: E. A. Barnes
• Refrain First Line: Oh, 'tis wonderful, wonderful
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1881
• Notes: From "Joy to the World," by per.

Tune Information

• Name: [In the Gospel's sweet old story]
• Composer: Jno. R. Sweney
• Key: A Major