Come Behold The Wondrous Mystery
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verse 1
D G
Come behold the wondrous mystery
D A
In the dawning of the King
Bm G
He the theme of heaven’s praises
A D
Robed in frail humanity
D/F# G D/F#
In our longing, in our darkness
D Bm A G
Now the light of life has come
D/A G
Look to Christ, who condescended
G A D
Took on flesh to ransom us
Verse Break
G Bm A
verse 2
D G
Come behold the wondrous mystery
D A
He the perfect Son of Man
Bm G
In His living, in His suffering
A D
Never trace nor stain of sin
D/F# G D/F#
See the true and better Adam
D Bm A G
Come to save the hell-bound man
D/A G
Christ the great and sure fulfillment
G A D
Of the law; in Him we stand
verse 3
Bm G
Come behold the wondrous mystery
Bm A/B
Christ the Lord upon the tree
Bm G
In the stead of ruined sinners
A D
Hangs the Lamb in victory
D/F# G D/F#
See the price of our redemption
D Bm A G
See the Father’s plan unfold
D/A G
Bringing many sons to glory
G A D
Grace unmeasured, love untold
verse 4
D G
Come behold the wondrous mystery
D A
Slain by death the God of life
Bm G
But no grave could e’er restrain Him
A D
Praise the Lord; He is a-live!
D/F# G D/F#
What a foretaste of deliverance
D Bm A G
How unwavering our hope
D/A G
Christ in power resurrected
G A D
As we will be when he comes
How to play Come Behold The Wondrous Mystery
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.