7 Lessons from “Wonderful Grace of Jesus”

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.

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.

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.

Refrain:Wonderful the matchless grace of Jesus, deeper than the mighty rolling sea;Higher than the mountain, sparkling like a fountain, all-sufficient grace for even me!Broader than the scope of my transgressions, greater far than all my sin and shame;Oh, magnify the precious Name of Jesus, praise His Name!

Date: 20^th century

Writer(s): Haldor Lillenas

Background for writing: Haldor was born in Norway but immigrated to the United States as a child. He married a songwriter, who he toured around the country with, performing concerts and leading choirs. Haldor wrote some 4,000 hymns and this one was written for a mass choir. It is a beloved hymn with moving parts and echoes that everyone enjoys singing.

7 Lessons:

1. Jesus’s grace reaches the darkest of sinners.

2. Jesus’s grace forgives us of sin and removes our burden of sin.

3. Jesus’s grace delivers us from the bondage of sin.

4. Jesus’s grace brings us into the family of God.

5. Jesus’s grace grants us eternal life.

6. Jesus’s grace is immeasurable.

7. Jesus’s grace is all we truly need.’=