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Verse 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.
Verse 2
I was lost but Jesus found me, Found the sheep that went astray, Threw His loving arms around me, Drew me back unto His way.
Verse 3
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.
Chorus
Yes, I'll sing (Yes, I'll sing) the wondrous story (the wondrous story) Of the Christ (Of the Christ) who died for me, (who died for me,) Sing it with (Sing it with) the saints in glory, (the saints in glory) Gathered by (Gathered by) the crystal sea. (the crystal sea.)
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