Source:
Public Domain
Lead Sheet (PDF)
melody and chords for guitar and voice (full page)
Key of GFull Score (PDF)
four-part score for piano and organ (can be used as half-sheet bulletin insert)
Key of GText: Fanny J. Crosby
Music: Howard Doane
Tune: aka What Wonderful Words
LBW/WOV Hymn: #n/a
ReClaim/Sola Hymn: #web
Scripture: Psalm 86:11
The first verse and refrain of this traditional hymn can be used in liturgical worship as a "Gospel Acclamation" just prior to the reading of the Gospel.
Hymn Text
What wonderful words in the Gospel of grace
Our loving Redeemer has giv’n!
How happy are they who in spirit are pure,
For theirs is the kingdom of Heav’n!
Refrain:
Tho’ all that is earthly will fade,
And vanish away from our view,
We know that as sure as the Savior lives,
The words He has spoken are true.
Additional Verses:
He maketh the lilies to bloom in the field,
And shelters the bird in its nest;
He calleth the weary to come unto Him,
And find the sweet blessing of rest. (Refrain)
To those that are thirsting and longing for Him,
The water of life He will give;
And they that with patience endure to the end,
Forever in glory shall live. (Refrain)
Then why are we fearful, and where is our faith?
His own He will never forsake;
And tho’ He may lead them where waters are deep,
His promise He never will break. (Refrain)