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