Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary ‎#309

309. A Wondrous Mystery Is Here

1 A wondrous mystery is here
To hold in faith and holy fear:
The Savior comes as food divine,
Concealed in earthly bread and wine.

2 This world is loveless, but above,
What wondrous boundlessness of love!
The King of Glory stoops to me
My spirit's life and strength to be.

3 In consecrated wine and bread
No eye perceives the myst'ry spread;
But Jesus' words are strong and clear:
"My body and My blood are here."

4 How dull are all the pow'rs of sense
Employed on proofs of love immense!
The richest food lies hid from view,
The highest gifts we have below.

5 We have no greater boon on earth,
And faith alone discerns its worth,
The Wod, not sense, must be our guide,
Christ's words assure though sight's denied.

6 Lord, show us still the You are good,
And grant us evermore this food
To strengthen ev'ry humble soul
And make each wounded spirit whole.

Text Information

• First Line: A wondrous mystery is here
• Title: A Wondrous Mystery Is Here
• Author: M. Loy, 1828-1915 (alt.)
• Meter: LM
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996

Tune Information

• Name: WAREHAM
• Composer: W. Knapp, 1698-1768
• Meter: LM
• Key: A Major