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Words: Francis Harold Rowley, 1886:
The original lyrics began, "Can't you sing the wondrous story…" Ira Sankey changed them before publishing the song in the 1887 edition of his Sacred Songs and Solos. Music: Peter Philip Bilhorn, 1886
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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.
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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.
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.
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I was bruised, but Jesus healed me,
Faint was I from many a fall,
Sight was gone, and fears possessed me,
But He freed me from them all.
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Days of darkness still come o'er me,
Sorrow's path I often tread,
But His presence still is with me;
By His guiding hand I'm led.
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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.
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