Lyrics
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.
[Men] [Ladies]
Wonderful the
Matchless grace The matchless
Of Jesus Grace of Jesus
Deeper than the
Mighty rolling sea The rolling sea
Higher than the Wonderful
Mountain, sparkling Grace
Like a fountain All sufficient
All sufficient grace For me
For even me For even me
[ALL Together]
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!
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.
[Men] [Ladies]
Wonderful the
Matchless grace The matchless
Of Jesus Grace of Jesus
Deeper than the
Mighty rolling sea The rolling sea
Higher than the Wonderful
Mountain, sparkling Grace
Like a fountain All sufficient
All sufficient grace For me
For even me For even me
[ALL Together]
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!
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.
[Men] [Ladies]
Wonderful the
Matchless grace The matchless
Of Jesus Grace of Jesus
Deeper than the
Mighty rolling sea The rolling sea
Higher than the Wonderful
Mountain, sparkling Grace
Like a fountain All sufficient
All sufficient grace For me
For even me For even me
[ALL Together]
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!
Song History & Meaning
Composer / Hymnodist: Haldor Lillenas
No matter how heavy our burdens or how deep our missteps, the grace of Jesus is always greater. When we try to describe His love, words often fall short, yet our hearts cannot help but sing. Christ invites us to lay down the weight of our sin and step into the true freedom He freely offers. Today, take a breath and rest in the matchless grace that has already reached you right where you are.
📖 Related Scripture Passages:
- Ephesians 2:8-9: “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.”
- Romans 5:20b-21: “but where sin abounded, grace abounded more exceedingly; that as sin reigned in death, even so grace might reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
- Matthew 11:28-30: “Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart; and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.””