I wonder as I wander
St. Albans Cathedral Choir Lyrics


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I wonder as I wander out under the sky, How Jesus the Saviour did come for to die. For poor on’ry people like you and like I.
I wonder as I wander out under the sky.
When Mary birthed Jesus ’twas in a cow’s stall, With wise men and farmers and shepherds
and all.
But high from the heaven a star’s light did fall, And promise of ages it then did recall.
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.




Overall Meaning

The song, "I Wonder As I Wander" by St. Albans Cathedral Choir, is a contemplative and spiritual tune that centers on the birth and death of Jesus Christ. The first verse describes the persona wandering outside under the sky, pondering the purpose of the savior's death. The second verse speaks of Mary giving birth to Jesus in a cow's stall, with humble farmers and wise men witnessing the event. The coming of a star is mentioned, which signifies it is a promise that has been foretold since ancient times. The final verse speaks of the power of Jesus Christ, as he could have anything he desired, including the chorus of heavenly angels singing for him.


The song's lyrics highlight the humility and meekness of Christ, as he chose to be born in lowly circumstances and die for the salvation of mankind. It also emphasizes the divinity of Christ, who could have anything he wished for but chose to suffer and sacrifice himself for humanity.


Line by Line Meaning

I wonder as I wander out under the sky
I ponder about my existence as I meander aimlessly under the vastness of the blue expanse above.


How Jesus the Saviour did come for to die
I contemplate the irony of how the Messiah arrived in this world with the sole purpose of sacrificing himself for our sins.


For poor on’ry people like you and like I
It's amazing to reflect on the fact that the Saviour came to this Earth for simple, ordinary, and financially impoverished people like us.


When Mary birthed Jesus ’twas in a cow’s stall
The thought of the Son of God being humbly born in the midst of livestock is awe-inspiring.


With wise men and farmers and shepherds and all
The presence of the shepherds, farmers, and particularly the wise men in the story of Christ's birth reflects the universality of the good news.


But high from the heaven a star’s light did fall
The wondrous light from the sky that signalled the birth of Jesus, a light that had never been seen in the world before.


And promise of ages it then did recall
The appearance of that star served as a reminder of the fulfilment of ancient prophecies concerning the coming of the Messiah.


If Jesus had wanted for any wee thing
As the King of Kings, there was virtually nothing that Christ could not have had at his disposal.


A star in the sky, or a bird on the wing
He could have commanded the heavens, the earth, and every living creature within it.


Or all of God’s angels in heaven for to sing
Even the entire celestial host would have willingly obeyed his every command, without hesitation or pause.


He surely could have it, ’cause he was the King
Christ could have had everything that he desired because he was the ultimate King, in both human and divine senses.




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Written by: Carl Rütti

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