I Wonder as I Wander

Representative Text

1 I wonder as I wander, out under the sky,
how Jesus the Savior did come for to die
for poor ordinary people like you and like I;
I wonder as I wander, out under the sky.

2 When Mary birthed Jesus, 'twas in a cow's stall
with wise men and farmers and shepherd and all.
but high from God's heaven a star's light did fall,
and the promise of ages it did then recall.

3 If Jesus had wanted for any wee thing,
a star in the sky, or a bird on the wing,
or all of God's angels in heaven for to sing,
he surely could have it, 'cause he was the King.

4 I wonder as I wander, out under the sky,
how Jesus the Savior did come for to die
for poor ordinary people like you and like I;
I wonder as I wander, out under the sky.

Source: Chalice Hymnal #161

Adapter: John Jacob Niles

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Text Information

First Line: I wonder as I wander, out under the sky
Title: I Wonder as I Wander
Adapter: John Jacob Niles
Meter: Irregular
Source: Traditional Appalachian carol
Place of Origin: United States
Language: English
Copyright: © 1934 (Renewed) by G. Schirmer Inc. (ASCAP)

Timeline

Instances

Instances (1 - 15 of 15)

Hymns of the Saints #251

Sing Joyfully #210

This Far By Faith #50

Worship His Majesty #126

Worship in Song #104

The Book of Praise #142

With One Voice #642

Hymns for a Pilgrim People #117

Audio

Small Church Music #2056

Community of Christ Sings #435

Text

Chalice Hymnal #161

Rejoice Hymns #201

The Worshiping Church #165

Worship and Rejoice #225

The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration #139

Include 4 pre-1979 instances
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