GHS 125 : Wonderful Grace Of Jesus Lyrics
GHS 125, “Wonderful Grace Of Jesus,” is a hymn of praise for the immeasurable grace of God in Christ. Written by Haldor Lillenas, the hymn stacks image upon image to try to describe something that ultimately exceeds description: grace deeper than the rolling sea, broader than the scope of all human transgression, sufficient for even the most defiled, purchasing peace and heaven for all eternity. The singer does not merely observe these things from a distance but testifies that this grace has actually reached him personally, taken away his burden, set his spirit free, and given him a pardon.
The refrain is one of the most expansive in the entire GHS collection, building to a joyful call to magnify the name of Jesus. This hymn appears as number 125 in the Gospel Hymns and Songs (GHS) collection, used in Deeper Life Bible Church and related assemblies across West Africa.
Hymn Lyrics – GHS 125: Wonderful Grace Of Jesus
- Wonderful grace of Jesus, Greater than all my sin; How shall my tongue describe it, Where shall its praise begin? Taking away my burden, Setting my spirit free, For the wonderful grace of Jesus reaches me.
Wonderful the matchless grace of Jesus, Deeper than the mighty rolling sea; Wonderful grace all sufficient for me, for even me. Broader than the scope of my transgressions, Greater far than all my sin and shame; O magnify the precious name of Jesus, Praise His name!
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Wonderful grace of Jesus, Reaching to all the lost, By it I have been pardoned, Saved to the uttermost, Chains have been torn asunder, Giving me liberty; For the wonderful grace of Jesus reaches me.
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Wonderful grace of Jesus, Reaching the most defiled, By its transforming power, Making him God’s dear child, Purchasing peace and heaven, For all eternity; And the wonderful grace of Jesus reaches me.
