I Wonder As I Wander
Emily Van Evera Taverner Consort and Choir Lyrics
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How Jesus, the Savior, had come for to die
For poor onry people, like you and like i.
I wonder as I wander out under the sky.
When Mary birthed Jesus, twas in a cows stall
With wise men and farmers and shepherds and all,
But high in gods heaven a stars light did fall,
If Jesus had wanted for any wee thing
A star in the sky or a bird on the wing
Or all of gods angels in heaven for to sing
He surely could have it, for he was the king!
I wonder as I wander out under the sky
How Jesus, the savior, had come for to die
For poor onry people like you and like i.
I wonder as I wander out under the sky.
The lyrics of "I Wonder As I Wander" is a contemplative and reflective piece that delves into the author's thoughts about the coming of Jesus, and the implications of his arrival. The first verse ponders the significance of Jesus coming to die for "poor onry people," like the author, and the second verse alludes to the humble circumstances of Jesus' birth in a cows stall, surrounded by wise men, farmers, and shepherds. The star that shone over Jesus' birthplace signifies a divine promise and a calling to greatness.
The final verse speaks of Jesus' power and authority as the King who could have anything he wanted, including a star in the sky or all of God's angels to sing for him. Despite this, he chose to come to Earth and save poor, ordinary people like the author. Overall, the song expresses a deep sense of wonder, gratitude, and awe towards the coming of Jesus and the significance of his sacrifice for humanity.
Line by Line Meaning
I wonder as I wander out under the sky
As I roam under the vast expanse of the sky, I ponder.
How Jesus, the Savior, had come for to die
I think of how Jesus, the Savior, came to earth with the purpose of sacrificing himself.
For poor onry people, like you and like i.
He did so for people like you and me, who may be humble, obscure, or lacking in resources.
When Mary birthed Jesus, twas in a cows stall
Jesus was born in a lowly cow's stall.
With wise men and farmers and shepherds and all,
Wise men, farmers, and shepherds witnessed his birth.
But high in gods heaven a stars light did fall,
However, a star shone brilliantly in the heavens above.
And the promise of ages, it then did recall.
This star was a sign that the long-awaited promise of ages was fulfilled.
If Jesus had wanted for any wee thing
If Jesus desired anything small or great,
A star in the sky or a bird on the wing
Such as a star in the sky or a bird soaring in flight.
Or all of gods angels in heaven for to sing
Or even all of God's angels in heaven to sing for him,
He surely could have it, for he was the king!
He could have had it, for he was the king of all.
I wonder as I wander out under the sky.
I continue to ponder as I wander beneath the limitless sky.
Lyrics © Integrity Music, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: TRADITIONAL, ROBERT MATHES
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