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Author: Wilbur F. Crafts Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 11 hymnals First Line: Oh, wondrous story of the Lord! Refrain First Line: Help me, dear Savior, Thee to own Lyrics: 1 Oh, wondrous story of the Lord! It thrills our hearts with love, That Jesus came to rescue man, And left His throne above. Refrain: Help me, dear Savior, Thee to own, And ever faithful be; And when Thou sittest on Thy throne, Dear Lord, remember me. 2 In human form He deigned to dwell, To raise our fallen race, And shed about a manger rude The brightness of His grace. [Refrain] 3 The angels sang, and men rejoiced In hope of endless bliss, And hailed the star of Bethlehem, The pledge of love and peace. [Refrain] 4 It shines today to guide us on Through earthly storms to Him, The pole star for the sinner’s bark, Whose light is never dim. [Refrain] Used With Tune: CURAÇAO Text Sources: Echo to Happy Voices (New York: American Tract Socieity, 1869)

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[O wondrous story of the Lord!]

Appears in 1 hymnal Composer and/or Arranger: Robert Eilenberg Used With Text: Wondrous Story

[O wondrous story of the Lord]

Appears in 1 hymnal Composer and/or Arranger: W. A. Ogden Incipit: 53332 11123 44432 Used With Text: Dear Lord Remember Me

CURAÇAO

Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1 hymnal Composer and/or Arranger: "H. K." Tune Key: G Major or modal Incipit: 13343 67116 54344 Used With Text: Remember Me

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Wondrous Story

Hymnal: Y.M.C.A. Gospel Songs #88 (1890) First Line: O wondrous story of the Lord! Refrain First Line: Help me, dear Savior, Thee to own Languages: English Tune Title: [O wondrous story of the Lord!]

Remember me

Author: Callene Fisk Hymnal: The Little Sower for Sabbath Schools #70 (1870) First Line: O wondrous story of the Lord Refrain First Line: Help me, dear Saviour, thee to own Lyrics: 1 O wondrous story of the Lord, It thrills our hearts with love; That Jesus came to rescue man, And left his throne above. Chorus: Help me, dear Saviour, thee to own, and ever faithful be; And when thou sittest on thy throne, Dear Lord, remember me. 2 In human form he deigned to dwell, To raise our fallen race; And shed about his manger wide, The brightness of his grace. [Chorus] 3 The angels sang, and men rejoiced, In hope of endless bliss, And hailed the star of Bethlehem, The pledge of love and peace. [Chorus] 4 It shines today to guide us on, Thro' earthly storms to him, The pole star for the sinner’s bark, Whose light is never dim. [Chorus] Tune Title: [O wondrous story of the Lord]

Dear Lord Remember Me

Hymnal: Kingdom of Song for the Sunday School #152 (1900) First Line: O wondrous story of the Lord Refrain First Line: Then help me Saviour thee to own Languages: English Tune Title: [O wondrous story of the Lord]

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W. A. Ogden

1841 - 1897 Composer of "[O wondrous story of the Lord]" in Kingdom of Song for the Sunday School William Augustine Ogden USA 1841-1897. Born at Franklin County, OH, his family moved to IN when he was age six. He studied music in local singing schools at age 8, and by age 10 could read church music fairly well. Later, he could write out a melody by hearing it sung or played. He enlisted in the American Civil War in the 30th IN Volunteer Infantry. During the war he organized a male choir which became well known throughout the Army of the Cumberland. After the war, he returned home, resumed music study, and taught school. He married Jennie V Headington, and they had two children: Lowell and Marian. He worked for the Iowa Normal School, Toledo Public School System. Among his teachers: Lowell Mason, Thomas Hastings, E E Baily and B F Baker, president of the Boston Music School. He wrote many hymns, both lyrics and/or music. He later issued his first song book, “The silver song” (1870). It became quite popular, selling 500,000 copies. He went on to publish other song books. Ogden also taught music at many schools in the U S and Canada. In 1887 he became superintendent of music in the public schools of Toledo, OH. His works include: “New silver songs for Sunday school” (1872), “Crown of life” (1875), “Notes of victory” (1885), “The way of life” (1886), “Gathering jewels” (1886). He was known as a very enthusiastic person in his work and a very congenial one as well. He died at Toledo, OH. John Perry

Wilbur F. Crafts

1850 - 1922 Author of "Remember Me" in The Cyber Hymnal Used pseudonym Callene Fisk ================ Rv Wilbur Fisk Crafts AM PhD USA 1850-1922. Born in Fryeburg, ME, the son of a minister, he attended Weslyan University, CT, Boston University, MA,1871, and Marietta College, OH, 1886. He married Sara Jane Timanus. He served as pastor of Methodist Episcopal, Congregational, and Presbyterian churches, and was prominent in the temperance and prohibition movements. He promoted Sunday school education. He founded, and for 28 years was Superintendent of the International Reform Bureau. He authored a number of books, other works, and some hymn lyrics. He wrote on a wide variety of subjects, mostly religious. He died in Washington, D.C. of pneumonia. John Perry