The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#301

301. I Was Wandering in a Wilderness

Text Information

• First Line: I was wand'ring in a wilderness of deep despair and sin
• Title: I Was Wandering in a Wilderness
• Author: Lanta Wilson Smith
• Refrain First Line: I believe the promises of God
• Meter: 15.11.7.7.12. with Ref.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  2 Peter 1:4
• Topic: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Christian Life: Perseverance, Promises
• Notes: Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature. II Pet. 1:4.

Tune Information

• Name: I BELIEVE IN THE PROMISES
• Composer: William James Kirkpatrick, 1838-1921
• Meter: 15.11.7.7.12. with Ref.
• Key: G Major
• Notes: M.M. 69