1 There is a great mystery,
  A wonderful story;
  For ages 'twas hidden,
  Now shown in His wisdom;
  'Tis a divine romance
  Of God and man in time;
  Beyond understanding,
  Yet seen in God's speaking.
  (Chorus) God fell in love with man;
  For only God's love can
  Make man just the same as He
  In life and in nature.
  We are His expression,
  His bride, His enlargement;
  Forever, together,
  As living, insep'rable as one couple
  Eternally.
  
2 Though He was rejected
  By men who were blinded;
  His love is constraining,
  His heart still unchanging;
  Thus in incarnation
  Came He as salvation;
  His name is called Jesus,
  And He came to seek us.
  
3 Though born as a sinner,
  His blood has redeemed me.
  He suffered on Calv'ry,
  Then raised up in glory,
  To regenerate me.
  Now joined in one spirit
  I love to enjoy Him,
  For I've been forgiven!
  
4 His love is so tender,
  To Him I'll surrender;
  His name is so precious,
  I gladly call, 'Jesus!'
  His Person's so charming,
  My heart ever winning;
  I'll hold back no longer,
  I'll love Him forever.