Worship and Service Hymnal ‎#232

232. 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.

Refrain:
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.

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 Saviour still is with me;
By His hand I’m safely led. (Refrain)

5 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. (Refrain)

Text Information

• First Line: I will sing the wondrous story
• Title: I Will Sing the Wondrous Story
• Author: Francis H. Rowley, 1854-1952
• Refrain First Line: Yes, I'll sing the wondrous story
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1957
• Topic: Christ: Saviour; The Christian Way of Life: Praise and Testimony

Tune Information

• Name: [I will sing the wondrous story]
• Composer: Peter P. Bilhorn, 1861-1936
• Key: E♭ Major