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God Did a Wonderful Thing for Me

I was a sinner all covered with shame

Author: John W. Peterson (1956)
Tune: [I was a sinner all covered with shame]
CCLI Number: 168312
Published in 5 hymnals

Representative Text

I was a sinner all covered with shame,
Lost and defiled with no merit to claim,
Somehow God loved me in spite of my sin—
Saved me, redeemed me and cleansed me within.

Refrain:
God did a wonderful thing for me,
One glorious happy day,
God did a wonderful thing for me,
When He took all my sin away.

Could I forget it—that wonderful time
When I was saved? ‘twas a moment sublime!
All through life's journey I'll sing of His love,
Someday I'll tell it to angels above. [Refrain]

Numberless blessings He since has bestowed,
Mercies from Heaven like rivers have flowed;
So many wonderful things He has done,
And, praise His name, He has only begun! [Refrain]


Source: Favorites Number 4: A Collection of Gospel Songs #2

Author: John W. Peterson

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Text Information

First Line: I was a sinner all covered with shame
Title: God Did a Wonderful Thing for Me
Author: John W. Peterson (1956)
Language: English
Refrain First Line: God did a wonderful thing for me
Notes: Spanish translation: "En la verguenza de mi gran pecar" by Magdalena Cantú
Copyright: © 1956, renewed 1984, John W. Peterson Music Co.; You may download one copy of this song for your own personal use. To make copies or to perform the work you must get permission from John W. Peterson Music Co. or through your license with Christian Copyright Licensing International (CCLI).

Timeline

Instances

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Favorites Number 4 #2

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Golden Songs of Glory #128

Special Songs for Special Singers Number 3 #d13

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The New National Baptist Hymnal #277

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Treble Trios No. 4 #22

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