Praise

I felt a real need to share this
During the last week, whilst leading a bible study for the first time ever, I felt a melody come into my heart of a song that I hadn't sung for so long that I couldn't remember the words beyond the first line. I resolved to do this for worship tomorrow. I have just been practicing and the words so accurately describe how I feel at the moment that I felt I had to share it with you:-

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 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 paths I often tread
But the Saviour still is with me
By His hand I'm safely led

He will keep me till the river
Rolls its waters at my feet
Then He'll bear me safely over
All my joys in Him complete
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.

(Frances Harold Rawley)

So much of this song is in line with what I have had on my heart over these last 2 weeks. I can't wait to be singing this story by the crystal sea with you all.

God bless.
Simon Ashmead 08/28/2010 19:31

Replies:
Jake Van Horn 08/29/2010 02:02
good song!
Craig from Illinois 08/29/2010 03:28
I'm not sure that I'm humming the right tune to these words. But an accurate portrayal of a contrite heart finding peace in the saving grace of Christ.


Tiffany 08/31/2010 22:02
Awesome. I am trying to get the courage to learn to play the guitar & I can see myself singing this while playing. Thank you so much for sharing this!