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893. I Will Sing the Wondrous Story

Text Information
First Line: I will sing the wondrous story
Title: I Will Sing the Wondrous Story
Author: Francis H. Rowley (1854-1952) (1886)
Alterer: Ira David Sankey (1840-1908) (1887)
Refrain First Line: Yes, I'll sing the wondrous story
Meter: 8.7.8.7. with Ref.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1972
Scripture:
Topic: Book Four: Occasional Selections, Gospel Songs and Hymns; Christian Commission: Inviting Men to Christ
Notes: Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall sing aloud of Thy righteousness. Ps. 51:14.
Tune Information
Name: THE WONDROUS STORY
Composer: Peter P. Bilhorn (1865-1936) (1886)
Meter: 8.7.8.7. with Ref.
Key: E♭ Major
Notes: M.M. 72



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