The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#893

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:
  Psalm 51:14
• 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