Lyrics
Chorus
The wonder, the wonder
We stand in awe of the wonder of You
Verse 1
The world was dark in need of light
No sign of heaven's hope in sight
But then a star came shining through
And on that night our hope arrived in You
Chorus
(Hey!)
Wonderful Counselor, Prince of Peace
Light of the world for the world to see
From Heaven to Earth, oh, the promise is true
We stand in awe of the wonder of You
Oh, we stand in awe of the wonder of You
Verse 2
From heaven's heights to manger low
There is no distance You won't go
To save us all from all our sin
You sent the child to bring Your children home again
(Hey!)
Chorus
Wonderful Counselor, Prince of Peace
Light of the world for the world to see
From Heaven to Earth, oh, the promise is true
We stand in awe of the wonder of You
Oh, we stand in awe of the wonder of You
Bridge
How marvelous, how wonderful
And my song shall ever be
How marvelous, how wonderful
Is my Savior's love for me
How marvelous, how wonderful
And my song shall ever be
How marvelous, how wonderful
Is my Savior's love for me
Verse 3
(Yeah, hey)
We lift our hands up to the One
Who sent His one and only Son
Let every heart prepare a room
Let every voice lift high a song to You
A song to You
(Sing!)
Chorus
Wonderful Counselor, Prince of Peace
Light of the world for the world to see
From Heaven to Earth, oh, the promise is true
We stand in awe of the wonder of You
Oh, we stand in awe of the wonder of You
We stand in awe of the wonder of You
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Meaning & Inspiration
Rooted in the nativity story, "The Wonder" places Christ’s birth at the center of its praise. The dark world, the shining star, and the manger form a simple movement from longing to hope. The names "Wonderful Counselor" and "Prince of Peace" echo Isaiah’s prophecy and identify the child as God’s promised king.
The second half turns from adoration to personal response. Christ’s humble descent from heaven to the manger becomes a picture of saving love, while the call to prepare every heart recalls the invitation of the Christmas story. The bridge borrows the language of classic hymn tradition, so the song joins the manger, the cross, and an enduring song of adoration. Its recurring refrain keeps wonder tied to the person of Jesus rather than to holiday imagery alone.
Related Scripture
- Isaiah 9:6 The prophecy names the child Wonderful Counselor and Prince of Peace.
- Luke 2:7-11 The nativity account describes Jesus’ birth and the angel’s announcement of good news.
- John 3:16 The verse connects God’s love with the gift of His only Son.