What a Strange and Wondrous Story
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Sheet Music
Transcribed from Elmhurst Hymnal, 1921
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- Copyright: Public Domain
- Contributer: Veramet 18:36, 24 October 2007 (MDT)
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- Bethany, by Henry Thomas Smart
- St. Sylvester, by Rev. John Bacchus Dykes (1823–1876), 1861[1]
Lyrics
- Poet: Dorothy Ann Thrupp (1779–1847), 1830[2][3]
- Copyright: Public Domain
Lyrics from Elmhurst Hymnal, 1921
1. What a strange and wondrous story From the book of God is read, How the Lord of life and glory Had not where to lay His head; How He left His throne in heaven, Here to suffer, bleed, and die, That my soul might be forgiven, And ascend to God on high. 2. While I bless the Hand which gave me Life and health and all things here, O may He who died to save me, To my soul be very dear. Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior, Let me not ungrateful be; Let my words and my behavior Prove I love and honor Thee. 3. Father, let Thy Holy Spirit Still reveal a Savior's love, And prepare me to inherit Glory, where He reigns above. There with saints and angels dwelling, May I that great love proclaim, And with them be ever telling All the wonders of His name. AMEN.