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Hymnal Number
188Resource Type:
Keys included:
D
About this Hymn
Sometimes there is a perception of Christianity in which people find Christ and never struggle again, never doubt, never worry; in reality, as this author expresses, Christians are not immune from darkness and sorrow. But the good news is the loving presence of a Savior who never leaves our side, whose hand is always stretched out to us, and who will see us through to the end of our earthly days and beyond.
Lyrics
Verse 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.
Verse 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.
Verse 3
Days of darkness still come o'er me, sorrow's paths I often tread, but the Savior still is with me; by his hand I'm safely led.
Verse 4
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.
Chorus
I will sing the wondrous story of the Christ who died for me, sing it with the saints in glory, gathered by the crystal sea.
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.
Verse 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.
Verse 3
Days of darkness still come o'er me, sorrow's paths I often tread, but the Savior still is with me; by his hand I'm safely led.
Verse 4
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.
Chorus
I will sing the wondrous story of the Christ who died for me, sing it with the saints in glory, gathered by the crystal sea.
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Attribution & Copyright
Words: Francis H. Rowley, 1854
Music: Peter B. Bilhorn, 1865
Music: Peter B. Bilhorn, 1865