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1 I wonder as I wander, out under the sky,
how Jesus the Savior did come for to die
for poor ordinary people like you and like I;
I wonder as I wander, out under the sky.
2 When Mary birthed Jesus, 'twas in a cow's stall
with wise men and farmers and shepherd and all.
but high from God's heaven a star's light did fall,
and the promise of ages it did then recall.
3 If Jesus had wanted for any wee thing,
a star in the sky, or a bird on the wing,
or all of God's angels in heaven for to sing,
he surely could have it, 'cause he was the King.
4 I wonder as I wander, out under the sky,
how Jesus the Savior did come for to die
for poor ordinary people like you and like I;
I wonder as I wander, out under the sky.
Source: Chalice Hymnal #161
First Line: | I wonder as I wander, out under the sky |
Title: | I Wonder as I Wander |
Adapter: | John Jacob Niles |
Meter: | Irregular |
Source: | Traditional Appalachian carol |
Place of Origin: | United States |
Language: | English |
Copyright: | © 1934 (Renewed) by G. Schirmer Inc. (ASCAP) |