Lyrics
In this world, there’s wonders all around
From Heaven’s stars to rivers underground.
The strongest oak draped in moss
Precious gems and gold of the highest cost
New life held close at a Mother’s breast
Oh—that wonder may be the best.
[Pre Chorus]
But then there’s a wonder that outdoes them all
It’s the wonder of a sinner answering the Savior’s call
By one who’s sentenced to death from guilt and sin.
But invites Jesus to save and cleanse so deep within
[Chorus]
And that’s the wonder of all wonders to me
A spotless Lamb dying to set me free.
Paying debts no one could or would pay
From an old rugged cross providing the only way
To be forgiven and heaven for eternity—
And that’s the wonder of all wonders—my Jesus did for me.
[Verse 3]
Ohhh—have you ever watched the sun peek over the eastern sky
Or watched the rain quench thirsty ground so dry?
Have you ever heard birds sing in perfect tune
Or sat on a dark, clear night—just watching a full moon
[Pre Chorus]
Ohhhh—there’s a wonder that outshines that and all
It’s the wonder of a sinner answering the Savior’s call
By one who’s sentenced to death from guilt and sin.
But invites Jesus to save and cleanse so deep within
[Chorus]
And that’s the wonder of all wonders to me
A spotless Lamb dying to set me free.
Paying debts no one could or would pay
From an old rugged cross providing the only way
To be forgiven and heaven for eternity—
And that’s the wonder of all wonders—my Jesus did for me.
[Bridge]
Jesus, Jesus, He’s the wonder of all wonders and above them all—
Jesus, Jesus, it’s a wonder that He for me—answered His Father call.
There’s no greater love or wonder like Salvation full and free
Ohhh—that’s the wonder of all wonders that Jesus died and rose again for you and me.
[Tag]
Ohhhhhh—Jesus—-the spotless Lamb dying to set me free.
Paying my debts no one could or would pay for me
From an old rugged cross providing the only way
To be forgiven and heaven for eternity—
Ohhhh—that’s the wonder of all wonders—my Jesus—did for me.
Wonder Of All Wonders
Read together: Romans 1:20; Luke 15:8–10; 1 Peter 1:10–12; 1 Timothy 3:16
The world is full of wonders. Stars in the night sky. Rivers flowing underground. Ancient oaks draped in moss. Gems and gold. And then the song names one that might be the most moving of all: new life held close at a mother's breast. Anyone who has held a newborn knows that kind of wonder.
Read Romans 1:20. "For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood from His workmanship." Creation is meant to make us wonder—and to point us to the Creator.
But the pre-chorus says there is a wonder that outdoes them all. It's the wonder of a sinner answering the Savior's call—by one who's sentenced to death from guilt and sin, but invites Jesus to save and cleanse so deep within.
That might seem like a strange thing to call the greatest wonder. A sunrise is dramatic. A conversion can look quiet. But heaven sees it differently. Read Luke 15:8–10. Jesus told of a woman who lost one silver coin, lit a lamp, swept the house, and searched carefully until she found it. Then she called her friends to rejoice with her. "In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents." When one person turns to Jesus, heaven celebrates.
The chorus explains what makes salvation so wonderful: A spotless Lamb dying to set me free, paying debts no one could or would pay. Think about that. The Creator of every star and every river came to earth, lived without sin, and died for people who had rebelled against Him. That is more astonishing than anything in nature.
Read 1 Peter 1:10–12. Peter says the prophets searched intently to understand the salvation that was coming, and then adds a remarkable line: these are "things into which angels long to look." Angels, who have seen the throne of God and the glory of heaven, still lean in to marvel at the gospel. If angels are amazed by salvation, we should never grow used to it.
Read 1 Timothy 3:16. "Great indeed is the mystery of godliness: He was manifested in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the world, taken up in glory." That is the wonder of all wonders: God became man, lived among us, died for us, rose again, and is now believed on around the world.
The third verse returns to nature—the sun peeking over the eastern sky, rain on thirsty ground, birds singing, a full moon on a clear night—and then says, Oh, there's a wonder that outshines that and all. The bridge names it: Jesus, He's the wonder of all wonders and above them all… that Jesus died and rose again for you and me.
Next time you see something beautiful in creation, let it remind you of something even more beautiful: what Jesus did for you. And if you have never experienced that wonder for yourself, you can today. Heaven is ready to rejoice.
A moment to respond: This week, take time to notice one wonder in creation—a sunrise, a night sky, a newborn, a storm. Then read 1 Peter 1:10–12 and thank God for the greater wonder of your salvation. If you have never answered the Savior's call, answer it today.
Let's pray: Lord, the world is full of wonders You have made. But the greatest wonder is that Jesus, the spotless Lamb, died to set us free and rose again. Thank You that heaven rejoices over every sinner who repents. Never let us grow used to the gospel. Let us marvel at it like the angels do. Amen.
Our desire at UnrelentingJesus is that you would never lose your wonder at the greatest wonder of all—that Jesus died and rose again for you.
