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75 The Wonder of It All

This hymn is summarized by the verse, "The Son of God, who loved me" (Gal. 2:20). Both words and music were written by George Beverly Shea, who was born February 1, 1909, the fourth of eight children, to a Wesleyan Methodist minister and his wife in Winchester, Ontario, Canada. At the time of this writing (10/24/04), he is 95 years old.

George Beverly Shea has been called "America’s most beloved gospel singer." He was a partner in the Billy Graham ministry for more than 50 years and is known throughout the world for his rich baritone voice. Shea’s life and career has spanned the entire 20th century, and has had a profound influence on the world of gospel music. More about George Beverly Shea...

There's the wonder of sunset at evening,
The wonder as sunrise I see;
But the wonder of wonders that thrills my soul
Is the wonder that God loves me.

O, the wonder of it all!
The wonder of it all!
Just to think that God loves me.
O, the wonder of it all!
The wonder of it all!
Just to think that God loves me.

There's the wonder of springtime and harvest,
The sky, the stars, the sun;
But the wonder of wonders that thrills my soul
Is the wonder that's only begun.

O, the wonder of it all!
The wonder of it all!
Just to think that God loves me.
O, the wonder of it all!
The wonder of it all!
Just to think that God loves me.

8/28/06

Wonder of It All

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Copyright ® 1956 by Chancel Music, Inc. Assigned to The Rodeheaver Co. (A Div. of Words, Inc.). All rights reserved. International copyright secured. Used by permission in the Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal, 1985, No. 75.

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