There is a great mystery

(畢凱崴)

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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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!
5. 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.