Lenny LeBlanc - What A Wonder Lyrics
Lyrics
You give hope to the hopeless
You give faith to the faithless
Your love comes through
Like the morning light
You give grace to the humble
And have mercy on the merciful
This world's never seen anybody like You
O what a wonder
A wonder You are
You hide the sun and let it rain
O what a wonder
Jesus what a wonder You are
O what a wonder
A wonder You are
To save somebody like me
O what a wonder
Jesus what a wonder You are
You bring healing to the nations
There's no other salvation
You're the only One who can turn it around
You make a way for the wanderer
You give freedom to the prisoner
All of hell must tremble
At the sound of Your name
O what a wonder
Jesus what a wonder You are
O what a wonder You are
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Lenny LeBlanc - What a Wonder
Meaning & Inspiration
Lenny LeBlanc’s "What A Wonder," released on May 10, 2015, from his live album *Above All*, stands as a powerful testament to the incomparable nature of Jesus Christ. From the very first lines, the song dives deep into the divine attributes, painting a picture of a Savior who is utterly unique and supremely capable. It’s an anthem of adoration, not just recounting what Jesus *does*, but celebrating *who He is* in His multifaceted glory and redemptive power, prompting a response of awe from the human spirit.
The song immediately establishes Jesus as the ultimate source of solace and strength for humanity’s deepest needs. It affirms that He extends hope to the hopeless and faith to the faithless, echoing passages like Ephesians 2:8-9, which reminds us that salvation by grace through faith is a gift, not a human achievement. His love, described as breaking through "like the morning light," beautifully captures the consistent, fresh, and undeniable arrival of divine mercy, reminiscent of Lamentations 3:22-23 where the Lord's compassions "are new every morning." This foundation further asserts His character as one who bestows "grace to the humble" and shows "mercy on the merciful," a truth found in James 4:6 and Matthew 5:7, illustrating God’s reciprocal nature and His preference for humility over pride. The declaration that "this world's never seen anybody like You" encapsulates the core belief in Christ’s unparalleled identity, both divine and human, as described in John 1:14 and Philippians 2:6-8.
The recurring chorus, "O what a wonder, a wonder You are," serves as the song's spiritual anchor, drawing believers into a posture of profound worship. The line, "You hide the sun and let it rain," speaks to the absolute sovereignty of God over creation and circumstance. This imagery brings to mind instances in Scripture where God demonstrates His command over the natural world, such as the plague of darkness in Exodus 10, or His power to bring refreshing rain and withhold it, underscoring His unchallengeable authority and mystery. More profoundly, the wonder is personal: "To save somebody like me." This poignant admission recognizes the personal deliverance and salvation offered to each individual, powerfully articulated in Romans 5:8, which states that Christ died for us while we were still sinners, demonstrating God’s profound love.
As the song progresses, it expands its scope from individual salvation to global impact, declaring that Jesus "bring[s] healing to the nations" and that "there's no other salvation." This resonates with Isaiah 53:5, foretelling healing through His suffering, and Revelation 22:2, speaking of the tree of life whose leaves are for the healing of the nations. Crucially, it reaffirms the exclusive truth found in Acts 4:12, that "there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among mankind by which we must be saved." This divine uniqueness makes Him the "only One who can turn it around," offering redemption and restoration in situations that appear beyond human repair, mirroring God's promises of restoration in Joel 2:25. The compassion for the lost is evident as He "make[s] a way for the wanderer," bringing to mind the parables of the lost sheep and son in Luke 15, and Jesus’s own declaration in John 14:6, "I am the way." Furthermore, He grants "freedom to the prisoner," a spiritual liberation from the bondage of sin and despair, echoing Isaiah 61:1 and John 8:36, which promises true freedom through the Son. The song concludes this verse with a potent declaration of divine authority: "All of hell must tremble at the sound of Your name," a truth affirmed in Philippians 2:10-11, where every knee will bow at the name of Jesus, showcasing His ultimate victory and power over every opposing force. "What A Wonder" becomes more than just a song; it's a profound theological statement, richly steeped in biblical truth, inviting every heart to gaze upon the magnificent, redemptive character of Jesus and respond with heartfelt adoration and inspired faith.