Song Lyrics
WHAT A WONDROUS GIFT
©1997,John A.Poe,Jr.
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On a dusty road, bound for Bethlehem, rode a lady, great with child;
Right beside her walked her husband, strong and caring all the while.
Though the child was not his own, with confidence he trod;
For an angel has revealed: “This is the Son of God.”
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What a wondrous gift was given us, what a precious gift was He;
What a perfect gift for all the world; born to set His people free.
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When they reached the inn, there they found no room;
In the stable they had to lie;
When the time was come, she delivered Him,
As the angels sang on high.
Heaven was rejoicing, for Love had come our way;
Shepherds and the wise men came to worship Him that day.
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What a wondrous gift was given us, what a precious gift was He;
What a perfect gift for all the world; born to bring us victory.
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Child of sorrows, sent as an offering, yet He brought us endless joy;
All our wickedness, evil and hatred, destined for this baby boy.
Yet He came here anyway, to take away our pain;
Born to die in agony, His blood to cleanse our stain.
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What a wondrous gift is given us, what a precious gift is He;
What a perfect gift for all mankind; born to go to Calvary.
Born to die for you and me.
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(Note: The tune for this song is adapted from a folk
song written by Aaron Zeitlin, Sheldon Secunda, Teddi
Schwartz, Sholom Secunda, and Arthur S Kevess(ASCAP)
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