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Text:Wonderful Grace of Jesus
Author:Haldor Lillenas
Tune:WONDROUS GRACE
Composer:Haldor Lillenas

338. Wonderful Grace of Jesus

1 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.

Refrain:
Wonderful the matchless grace,
the matchless grace of Jesus,
Deeper than the mighty rolling sea, the rolling sea.
Higher than the mountain; sparkling like a fountain;
All-sufficient grace 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!

2 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. [Refrain]

3 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;
For the wonderful grace of Jesus reaches me. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Wonderful grace of Jesus
Title: Wonderful Grace of Jesus
Author: Haldor Lillenas
Refrain First Line: Wonderful the matchless grace of Jesus
Meter: Irregular meter
Language: English
Publication Date: 1997
Topic: The Life of Christ: The Redeemer: His Grace, Love and Mercy
Tune Information
Name: WONDROUS GRACE
Composer: Haldor Lillenas
Meter: Irregular meter
Key: C Major



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