'I will sing the wondrous story' (hymn) written by Francis H Rowley, altered by Ira D Sankey

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.


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.


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.


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.


Soon He'll come the Lord of glory, 

Come the church His bride to claim,

And complete the wondrous story -

Come, Lord Jesus, come again!


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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