I Will Sing the Wondrous Story Words by Francis H. Rowley, 1854-1952 Music by Peter P. Bilhorn, 1865-1936 A7:x02020 D:xx0232 G:320003 Verse 1: D I will sing the wondrous story A7 D Of the Christ Who died for me D How He left His home in glory A7 D For the cross of Calvary Refrain: D Yes, I'll sing the wondrous story A7 D Of the Christ Who died for me D Sing it with the saints in glory A7 D G D Gathered by the crystal sea 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: 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 Verse 4: 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 5: 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