The Celebration Hymnal

499

I Will Sing the Wondrous Story

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–  
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 paths I often tread.  
But the Savior still is with me;  
By His hand I'm safely led. [Refrain]  

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. [Refrain]

WORDS: Francis H. Rowley
MUSIC: Peter P. Bilhorn
Theme: New Life in Christ: Songs of Witness and Praise