Kim Hill - Wonderful, Merciful Savior Lyrics
Lyrics
Wonderful, merciful Savior
Precious Redeemer and Friend
Who would have thought that a Lamb
Could rescue the souls of men
Could rescue the souls of men
Counselor, Comforter, Keeper
Spirit we long to embrace
You offer hope when our hearts have
Hopelessly lost the way
Oh, we hopelessly lost the way
You are the One that we praise
You are the One we adore
You give the healing and grace
Our hearts always hunger for
Oh, our hearts always hunger for
Almighty, infinite Father
Faithfully loving Your own
Here in our weakness You find us
Falling before Your throne
Oh, we're falling before Your throne
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Meaning & Inspiration
"Wonderful, Merciful Savior," featured on Kim Hill's 1999 album *Renewing the Heart - For Such a Time As This*, stands as a profound testament to the multifaceted nature of God's character and His redemptive work in the lives of humanity. The song's genesis, while not detailed in publicly accessible lore, speaks directly to the timeless truths of Christian theology, echoing the consistent message found throughout Scripture. The lyrical tapestry woven here is rich with theological depth, presenting Jesus not merely as a historical figure, but as an active, present, and all-sufficient Savior. The opening lines, addressing Jesus as a "Lamb" who could "rescue the souls of men," immediately evoke imagery of sacrificial atonement, powerfully referencing Isaiah 53:7, which speaks of Him being led "like a lamb to the slaughter." This sacrifice, as further illuminated in Romans 5:8, demonstrates God's love for us in that "while we were still sinners, Christ died for us," underscoring the radical nature of His grace in saving those who were utterly lost. The song then beautifully expands on Christ's divine roles, calling Him "Counselor, Comforter, Keeper," which directly aligns with the promises of the Holy Spirit in John 14:16 and 26. The Spirit is indeed our guide, our solace, and our ever-present helper, especially in those moments when our "hearts have hopelessly lost the way," a sentiment that resonates deeply with the human experience of sin and spiritual wandering, as described in Jeremiah 17:9 where the heart is called deceitful above all things. The repeated affirmation, "You are the One that we praise," and "You are the One we adore," reflects the scriptural imperative to give God all honor and glory, as commanded in Psalm 29:2 and echoed throughout the Psalms. The gift of "healing and grace" that our hearts "hunger for" is the very essence of the Gospel, offering restoration and undeserved favor, as articulated in Ephesians 2:8-9, "For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast." Finally, the address to the "Almighty, infinite Father" who is "Faithfully loving Your own," and finds us even "in our weakness," speaks to the unwavering, covenantal love of God, a love that predates our existence and endures through our imperfections. This is the same Father described in Psalm 103:13 as having compassion on those who fear Him, and in Romans 8:38-39, assuring us that nothing can separate us from His love. The song’s message is a powerful and comprehensive declaration of God's complete provision for humanity's spiritual needs, from salvation and guidance to healing and enduring love, all stemming from His sovereign, merciful, and infinite nature.