Scripture Verse

God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16

Introduction

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James M. Black (1856–1938)

Words: Li­da M. Keck, 1900. Ap­peared in Jun­ior Prais­es, ed­it­ed by James Black (New York and Cin­cin­na­ti, Ohio: Ea­ton & Mains, and Jen­nings & Gra­ham, 1901), num­ber 82.

Music: James M. Black (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Lida M. Keck

Lyrics

Born in a man­ger, low­ly and poor,
Willing the world’s dark frowns to en­dure,
Came the dear Lord, our Sav­ior to be,
Wonderful love for thee and me.

Refrain

Wonderful love, won­der­ful love,
Wonderful love for thee and me;
Wonderful love, won­der­ful love,
Wonderful love for thee and me.

Tell of His love to those who are sad,
Bring them the news so won­drous and glad;
Tell them that Christ their help­er would be,
Wonderful love for thee and me.

Refrain

Let ev­ery soul from near and from far,
Follow the rays of Beth­le­hem’s star;
Till it shall shine o’er Cal­va­ry’s tree,
Wonderful love for thee and me.

Refrain