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I Will Sing the Wondrous Story

Author: Francis H. Rowley Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #500 (1990) Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Refrain First Line: Yes, I'll sing, I'll sing the wondrous story Lyrics: 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) Topics: Jesus Christ Presence of; Jesus Christ Shepherd; Saving Work of Christ; Sorrow; Witness; Worship Scripture: Luke 15:4-6 Languages: English Tune Title: CECELIA
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I Will Sing the Wondrous Story

Author: Francis H. Rowley Hymnal: Sing Joyfully #329 (1989) Refrain First Line: Yes, I'll sing the wondrous story Lyrics: 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; 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 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) Topics: Choir; Conversion; Salvation; Testimony; Witness Songs Languages: English Tune Title: [I will sing the wondrous story]

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