In Fancy I Stood by the Shore, One Day - Hymn with Lyrics

1. In fancy I stood by the shore, one day,
Of the beautiful murm’ring sea;
I saw the great crowds as they t
hronged the way
Of the Stranger of Galilee;
I saw how the man who was blind from birth,
In a moment was made to see;
The lame was made whole by the matchless skill
Of the Stranger of Galilee.

Refrain 1-3:
And I felt I could love Him forever,
So gracious and tender was He!
I claimed Him that day as my Savior,
This Stranger of Galilee.

2. His look of compassion, His words of love,
They shall never forgotten be;
When sin-sick and helpless He saw me there,
This Stranger of Galilee;
He showed me His hand and His riven side,
And He whispered, “It was for thee!”
My burden fell off at the pierced feet
Of the Stranger from Galilee. [Refrain]

3. I heard Him speak peace to the angry waves,
Of that turbulent, raging sea;
And lo! at His word are the waters stilled,
This Stranger of Galilee;
A peaceful, a quiet, and holy calm,
Now and ever abides with me;
He holdeth my life in His mighty hands,
This Stranger of Galilee. [Refrain]

4. Come, ye who are driven and tempest-tossed,
And His gracious salvation see;
He’ll quiet life’s storms with His “Peace, be still!”
This Stranger of Galilee;
He bids me to go and the story tell—
What He ever to you will be,
If only you let Him with you abide,
This Stranger of Galilee.

Refrain 4:
Oh, my friend, won’t you love Him forever?
So gracious and tender is He!
Accept Him today as your Savior,
This Stranger of Galilee.

Scripture; Matthew 4:18; Mark 4:1; Luke 7:22; John 7:1

The hymn "In Fancy I Stood by the Shore, One Day" was written by William H. Doane in 1875. William Howard Doane was a prominent American hymn composer, and this hymn reflects his style of writing, combining lyrical expression with profound Christian themes. Doane is known for composing a large number of hymns and gospel songs, many of which remain popular in Christian hymnals today.