Lyrics
Come behold the wondrous mystery
In the dawning of the King,
He, the theme of heaven’s praises,
Robed in frail humanity.
In our longing, in our darkness,
Now the Light of Life has come;
Look to Christ, Who condescended,
Took on flesh to ransom us!
Come behold the wondrous mystery:
He the perfect Son of Man,
In His living, in His suffering,
Never trace nor stain of sin
See the true and better Adam
Come to save the hell-bound man,
Christ, the great and sure fulfillment
Of the law, in Him we stand.
Come behold the wondrous mystery:
Christ the Lord upon the tree;
In the stead of ruined sinners
Hangs the Lamb in victory!
See the price of our redemption;
See the Father’s plan unfold,
Bringing many sons to glory,
Grace unmeasured, love untold!
Come behold the wondrous mystery:
Slain by death, the God of life;
But no grave could e’er restrain Him,
Praise the Lord, He is alive!
What a foretaste of deliverance;
How unwavering our hope:
Christ in power resurrected,
As we will be when He comes.
Song History & Meaning
Composer / Hymnodist: Matt Papa
The incarnation of Jesus is the ultimate mystery of grace: the Creator of the universe stepping into our darkness, clothed in vulnerable human flesh. When we pause to behold Him, our hearts are captured not just by His majesty, but by His incredible humility and willingness to ransom us. He entered our longing and suffering so that we might walk in His light. Today, let us quiet our souls and fix our gaze on Jesus, marveling at the wonder of a King who drew near to save us.
📖 Related Scripture Passages:
- John 1:14: “The Word became flesh, and lived among us. We saw his glory, such glory as of the one and only Son of the Father, full of grace and truth.”
- Philippians 2:6-8: “who, existing in the form of God, didn’t consider equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to the point of death, yes, the death of the cross.”
- 1 Timothy 3:16: “Without controversy, great is the mystery of godliness: He was revealed in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen by angels, preached among the nations, believed on in the world, and received up in glory.”