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500. I Will Sing the Wondrous Story

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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.

[Refrain:]
Yes, I’ll sing, I'll sing the wondrous story
of the Christ who died for me;
yes, I'll sing it with the saints in glory
gathered by the crystal sea.

2 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. (Refrain)

3 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. (Refrain)

4 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. (Refrain)

Text Information

• First Line: I will sing the wondrous story
• Title: I Will Sing the Wondrous Story
• Author: Francis H. Rowley (1886)
• Refrain First Line: Yes, I'll sing, I'll sing the wondrous story
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.Ref.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1990
• Scripture:
  Luke 15:4-6
  ;
  John 10:14
  ;
  John 19:10
  ;
  Philippians 2:6-8
  ;
  1 Peter 2:25
  ;
  Revelation 15:3
  ;
  Philippians 2:8
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Presence of; Jesus Christ: Shepherd; Saving Work of Christ; Sorrow; Witness; Worship

Tune Information

• Name: CECELIA
• Arranger: Jack Schrader (1988)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.Ref.
• Key: D♭ Major
• Source: Traditional
• Copyright: Music © 1989 Hope Publishing Company