The Wondrous Story

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1 Oh, hear the wondrous story:
Sing, children, sing!
Came Christ the Lord of glory,
Sing, children, sing!
Came here to bring us blessing,
For us his love confessing,
Love which is never ceasing;
Sing, children, sing!

2 One day when many sought him,
Sing, children, sing!
Mothers their children brought him,
Sing, children, sing!
Though some had rudely chid them,
He said "Do not forbid them,"
And in his breast he hid them;
Sing, children, sing!

3 Then in his arms he clasped them,
Sing, children, sing!
And with his smile he blessed them,
Sing, children, sing!
"Of such" said he, "is heaven;
All must be little children,
To such my wisdom's given,"
Sing, children, sing!

4 Come, give your hearts to Jesus,
Sing, children, sing!
His gracious eye still sees us,
Sing, children, sing!
Nought from his love can sever,
And when this life is over,
We will his praise forever
Sing, children, sing!

Source: Junior Songs: a collection of sacred hymns and songs; for use in meetings of junior societies, Sunday Schools, etc. #75

Author: J. E. Farnsworth

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First Line: O hear the wondrous story
Title: The Wondrous Story
Author: J. E. Farnsworth
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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