Tune: WONDER OF IT ALL
Most of us you who follow this blog will know the life and ministry of Bev Shea, the long-time baritone soloist with Billy Graham’s crusades. Although probably best as a solo, this song of his has made it into a few hymnals for congregational singing.
After enumerating wonders of nature, Shea comes to the conclusion that is today’s hymnline: none of that compares to the wonder that we are loved by Almighty God… loved to the point of redemption.
It is a simple, understandable message – one to which most of us attest.
The second stanza (I think there are only two?), ends with an important reminder that this is a wonder “that’s only begun.” There is more yet to be of this wonder-filled life as God’s love, mercy, presence, faithfulness, etc. continue to bubble up within our lives.
We often loose the child-like wonder of our early years. This hymnline calls us back to being once again awe-struck by God at work in us. Let’s give it try, why don’t we?
Jump in a rain puddle, dance with abandon, play hopscotch, make up a song, finger paint, be overcome with wonder.
Hear This Song Sung by George Beverly Shea
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