Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery

Come behold the wondrous myst'ryIn the dawning of the KingHe the theme of heaven's praisesRobed in frail humanityIn our longing in our darknessNow the light of life has comeLook to Christ who condescendedTook on flesh to ransom usCome behold the wondrous myst'ryHe the perfect Son of ManIn His living in His suff'ringNever trace nor stain of sinSee the true and better AdamCome to save the hell-bound manChrist the great and sure fulfillmentOf the law in Him we standCome behold the wondrous myst'ryChrist the Lord upon the treeIn the stead of ruined sinnersHangs the Lamb in victorySee the price of our redemptionSee the Father's plan unfoldBringing many sons to gloryGrace unmeasured love untoldCome behold the wondrous myst'rySlain by death the God of lifeBut no grave could e'er restrain HimPraise the Lord He is aliveWhat a foretaste of deliv'ranceHow unwavering our hopeChrist in power resurrectedAs we will be when He comesWhat a foretaste of deliveranceHow unwavering our hopeChrist in power resurrectedAs we will be when He comesMatt Boswell, Matt Papa, Michael Bleecker; 2012 Getty Music Hymns and Songs; CCLI #4580240