Oh Wondrous Messiah! – Hymn format
Composer: Michael Smurthwaite
Lyrics: Heather Smurthwaite
Voices: Solo – high voice
Description: Song of praise to God, rejoicing through true worship. Reviews the stages of the Redeemer from Infant to Most Holy Christ who gently leads the faithful to overcome sin, and return to the presence of the Lord. Each verse ends with a joyful Gloria! Hallelujah!
Oh-Wondrous-Messiah-Final-H-Christmas-Hymn-format-N19Lyrics:
1.Oh Wondrous Messiah! Foretold from the start.
I come to behold Thee, to give thee my heart.
Gloria, Hallelujah! Gloria, Hallelujah! Gloria, Hallelujah!
2.Almighty Jehovah! I’ve nothing to fear.
Thou came as a Baby, so tender, so dear.
Gloria, Hallelujah! Gloria, Hallelujah! Gloria, Hallelujah!
3.Dear precious Redeemer! To shun worldly sin
I turn unto Thee, and Thy Spirit within.
Gloria, Hallelujah! Gloria, Hallelujah! Gloria, Hallelujah!
4.Most Holy Christ, Counselor, and Friend!
May I abide with Thee Worlds without end.
Gloria, Hallelujah! Gloria, Hallelujah! Gloria, Hallelujah!