Come Behold The Wondrous Mystery
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Intro: F F/A Bb Dm C
verse 1:
F Bb/F
Come behold the wondrous mystery
F C
In the dawning of the king
Dm Bb
He the theme of heaven's praises
C F
Robed in frail humanity
F/A Bb F/A
In our longing, in our darkness
F C/E Dm C Bb
Now the light of life has come
F/C Bb/D
Look to Christ, who condescended
Bb C F Bb Dm C
Took on flesh to ransom us
verse 2:
F Bb
Come behold the wondrous mystery
F C
He the perfect Son of Man
Dm Bb
In his living, in his suffering
C F
Neither trace nor stain of sin
F/A Bb F/A
See the true and better Adam
F C/E Dm C Bb
Come to save the hell-bound man
F/C Bb/D
Christ the great and sure fulfillment
Bb C F Bb Dm C
Of the law; in Him we stand
verse 3:
Dm Bb/D
Come behold the wondrous mystery
Dm C/D
Christ the Lord upon the tree
Dm C Bb
In the stead of ruined sinners
C F
Hangs the Lamb in victory
F/A Bb F/A
See the price of our redemption
F C/E Dm C Bb
See the Father's plan unfold
F/C Bb/D
Bringing many sons to glory
Bb C F Bb Dm C
Grace unmeasured, love untold
verse 4:
F Bb/F
Come behold the wondrous mystery
F C/F
Slain by death the God of life
Dm C Bb
But no grave could e'er restrain Him
C F
Praise the Lord; He is alive!
F/A Bb F/A
What a foretaste of deliverance
F C/E Dm C Bb
How unwavering our hope
F/C Bb/D
Christ in power resurrected
Bb C F
As we will be when he comes
F/A Bb F/A
What a foretaste of deliverance
F C/E Dm C Bb
How unwavering our hope
F/C Bb/D
Christ in power resurrected
Bb C F Bb Dm C F
As we will be when he comes
END
How to play Come Behold The Wondrous Mystery
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.