[Verse 1]
E A
Come behold the wondrous mystery
E B
In the dawning of the King
C#m A
He the theme of heaven’s praises
B E
Robed in frail humanity
E A E
In our longing, in our darkness
E C#m A
Now the light of life has come
E A
Look to Christ, who condescended
A B E A C#m B
Took on flesh to ransom us
[Verse 2]
E A
Come behold the wondrous mystery
E B
He the perfect Son of Man
C#m A
In His living, in His suffering
B E
Never trace nor stain of sin
E A E
See the true and better Adam
E C#m A
Come to save the hell-bound man
E A
Christ the great and sure fulfillment
A B E A C#m B
Of the law; in Him we stand
[Verse 3]
C#m A
Come behold the wondrous mystery
C#m B
Christ the Lord upon the tree
C#m A
In the stead of ruined sinners
B E
Hangs the Lamb in victory
E A E
See the price of our redemption
E C#m A
See the Father’s plan unfold
E A
Bringing many sons to glory
A B E A C#m B
Grace unmeasured, love untold
[Verse 4]
E A
Come behold the wondrous mystery
E B
Slain by death the God of life
C#m A
But no grave could e’er restrain Him
B E
Praise the Lord; He is a-live!
E A E
What a foretaste of deliverance
E C#m A
How unwavering our hope
E A
Christ in power resurrected
A B E
As we will be when he comes