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I Will Sing the Wondrous Story

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Description

This song helps us accomplish two purposes of singing in worship: Remembering and declaring the gospel. There is hardly a more wondrous story than that of Jesus' death on the cross for our sins. This song lays out the gospel very clearly - that Jesus died for us, his lost sheep. We sing of our lost state, that we were bruised, faint, and cowering in fear. Though our Christian journey will at times be filled with despair and sorrow, we are comforted to know that our Shepherd is with us (Psalm 23:4). Once we are in Christ, nothing can take us from the Father's hand of protection (John 10:29) - even the great enemy death, described here as a river (like in Pilgrim's progress). We have the glorious hope that God will lead us safely through death to be with Him and our believing loved ones forever!

Lyrics

I will sing the wondrous story
Of the Christ who died for me;
How He left His home in glory,
For the cross on Calvary.
I was lost; but Jesus found me-
Found the sheep that went astray;
Threw His arms of love around me,
Drew me back into His way.

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.
Dark despair still comes upon me;
Sorrow's paths I often tread:
But my Lord is still beside me,
By His hand I'm safely led.

He will keep me 'till the river
Throws its waves upon my feet:
Then He'll bear me safely over,
Where the loved ones I shall meet.
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.

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