Behold the Wondrous Love

Behold, behold the wondrous love,
That ever flows from God above
Through Christ His only Son, who gave
His precious blood our souls to save.

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All praise and glory be unto Jesus
For He hath purchased a full salvation;
Behold how wondrous the proclamation,
“Whosoever will may come!”

Behold a fountain in His side,
To all the world is opened wide;
Where all may come, by sin oppressed,
And find in Him sweet peace and rest.

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Behold Him now exalted high
Above the bright and starry sky;
Yet through His Word He calleth still,
“Come unto Me,” whoever will.

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Behold in Him the Living Way,
That onward leads to endless day;
Where, saved by grace, the ransomed throng
Lift up the everlasting song.

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Author: Fanny Crosby

Year: 1885

Commonly attributed to Fanny Crosby (Frances Jane Crosby); the style, refrain, and themes are characteristic of her gospel song output. Some hymnals list the composer of the tune (often William J. Kirkpatrick) but the lyrics are hers. Minor variations in wording exist across publications.