Southern Gospel · 1949They Had to WanderSongwriter John L. ShraderMade popular by J.R. Baxter Jr.Search for Lyrics ↗ Sheet music ↗ Search for Video ↗ Other links ↗DetailsHymnal / album Star of HopePublisher Stamps-Baxter Music CompanyScripture connectionsReferencesVerses this song directly draws fromDeuteronomy 32:51-52