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 suffr'ing

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.