I wonder as I wander out under the sky.
And the promise of ages it then did recall.
He surely could have it, ’cause he was the King.
The place was Murphy, North Carolina,and the time was July, 1933. The Morgan family, revivalists all, were about to be ejected by the police, after having camped in the town square for some little time, coking, washing, hanging their wash from the Confederate monument and generally conducting themselves in such a way as to be classed a public nuisance. Preacher Morgan and his wife pled poverty; they had to hold one more meeting in order to buy enough gas to get out of town.
We wander through His creation of “a star in the sky, or a bird on the wing.”
And because Mary birthed Jesus ’twas in a cow’s stall”
We bow down in worship “’cause he was the King.”
And still is our King.
I appreciate any time you leave a comment, Clella. Neat to hear this song is special to Teresa and you. I think hearing a young girl sing it and then knowing the story behind it really enhances its meaning. love ya Clella
Jeanie, you know I don’t comment as often as I read, but this brought back such sweet memories. Our daughter, Teresa, sang this song as a contest song when she was quite young.(about 8th grade I think.) I was not familiar with it until then, but it was very meaningful to her. She is now a music minister as you know. thanks for bringing this back to my mind. Beautiful post. Clella
Thank you for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment, Gisela. I always enjoy learning the stories behind the hymns. I think it adds lots to the meaning.
Thank you for your post. I love reading about the stories behind songs and this is a really neat one. I didn’t grow up singing hymns, but I sure enjoy them for they are filled with Biblical truth and wisdom. Thank you for sharing. I’m visiting from Faith Filled Friday. Have a blessed day.
My grandmother was so secretive — believe it or not we’re not even sure of her last name and have no idea her parents’ names. We only know she was born in Kentucky. Again, Jeanie, thanks for such an interesting post.
Thanks Johnnie. I thought the story behind this song was interesting. neat wording too to wonder as I wander. Maybe you should do more genealogy in all your space time. LOL
I remember this song from my childhood, but didn’t remember the lyrics. The phrase “poor on’ry people” seemed odd until I read the rest of your post. Of course. An Appalachian legacy. I believe, though I have no proof, that my paternal grandmother’s roots lie in those mountains. It’s the only explanation I have for the connection I feel for them though I’ve never lived there. Thanks for sharing the history of this lovely song, Jeanie.