Lyrics
Verse 1
All my days I will sing this song of gladness
Give my praise to the fountain of delights
For in my helplessness You heard my cry
And waves of mercy poured down on my life
Chorus 1
Beautiful Savior, Wonderful Counselor
Clothed in majesty, Lord of history
You're the Way the Truth the Life
Star of the Morning, Glorious in holiness
You're the risen one, Heavens champion
And You reign You reign over all
Verse 2
I will trust in the cross of my Redeemer
I will sing of the blood that never fails
Of sins forgiven of consience cleansed
Of death defeated and life without end
Chorus 2
Beautiful Savior, Wonderful Counselor
Clothed in majesty, Lord of history
You're the Way the Truth the Life
Star of the Morning, Glorious in holiness
You're the risen one, Heavens champion
And You reign You reign over all
Bridge
Over all
Wonderful Counselor
Beautiful risen one yeah
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Beautiful Saviour” gathers several biblical titles and images into sustained praise of Jesus. The opening verse begins with personal helplessness answered by mercy, then turns toward gladness and lifelong worship. In the chorus, Jesus is named as Wonderful Counselor, the Way, the Truth, the Life, the risen one, and ruler over all. These titles place his beauty in his identity, saving work, holiness, and reign.
The second verse centers that worship on the cross. Redemption, cleansing, forgiven sin, defeated death, and unending life form a compact account of salvation. The lyric therefore moves from received mercy to confession: praise arises because the Redeemer has acted for the helpless. Several phrases closely echo Scripture, particularly Christ’s words in John 14 and Isaiah’s royal title for the promised Son. The final repetition of his reign leaves the song focused on Jesus as crucified Redeemer, risen champion, and sovereign Lord.
Related Scripture
- John 14:6 Jesus identifies himself as the way, the truth, and the life.
- Isaiah 9:6 The promised Son is given the title Wonderful Counselor.
- Revelation 1:5 Jesus is described as risen from the dead and ruler of the kings of the earth.