Our Great Redeemer's Praise ‎#157

157. I Will Sing the Wondrous Story

1 I will sing the wondrous story
of the Christ who died for me,
how He left His home in glory
for the cross of Calvary.
I was lost, but Jesus found me,
found the sheep that went astray;
threw His loving arms around me,
drew me back into His way.

2 I was bruised, but Jesus healed me;
faint was I from many a fall,
sight was gone, and fears possessed me,
but He freed me from them all.
Days of darkness still come o'er me,
sorrow's path I often tread,
but the Savior still is with me,
by His hand I'm safely led.

3 He will keep me till the river
rolls its waters at my feet:
then He'll bear me safely over,
where the loved ones I shall meet.
Yes, I'll sing the wondrous story
of the Christ who died for me,
sing it with the saints in glory,
gathered by the crystal sea.

Text Information

• First Line: I will sing the wondrous story
• Title: I Will Sing the Wondrous Story
• Author: Francis H. Rowley (1886)
• Alterer: Ira D. Sankey (1887)
• Meter: 87.87 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2022
• Scripture:
  Psalm 66:16
  ;
  Isaiah 43:1-7
  ;
  Galatians 1:1
  ;
  Revelation 15:2-4
• Topic: Jesus Christ, Our Lord: Person of Christ; Lent

Tune Information

• Name: HYFRYDOL
• Composer: Rowland H. Prichard
• Meter: 87.87 D
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: Haleliwiath Drachefn, 1855