Miracle of Miracles
Jerry Bock Lyrics
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God took up Daniel once again,
Stood by his and side and- miracle of miracles-
Walked him through the lions den!
Wonder of wonders, miracle of miracles-
I was afraid that God would frown,
But like he did so long ago, at Jericho,
When Moses softened Pharaohs heart, that was a miracle.
When God made the waters of the red sea part, that was a miracle too!
But of all God's miracles large and small,
The most miraculous one of all
Is that out of a worthless lump of clay,
God has made a man today.
Wonder of wonders, miracle of miracles-
God took the tailor by the hand
Turned him around and- miracle of miracles- Led him to the promised land!
When David slew Goliath (yes!), that was a miracle.
When God gave us matter in the wilderness, that was a miracle too.
But of all God's miracles large and small,
The most miraculous one of all
Is the one I thought could never be:
God has given you to me.
The song "Miracle of Miracles" by Jerry Bock is an uplifting and joyful portrayal of the wonders God has performed throughout history. The repeated refrain of "wonder of wonders, miracle of miracles" drives home the point that even in times of great struggle, hardship, and uncertainty, there is always hope and promise to be found in the miraculous intervention of a Higher Power. Specifically, the song references the Biblical stories of Daniel in the lions' den, the walls of Jericho falling down, Moses parting the Red Sea, and David slaying Goliath. Each of these is presented as a true miracle, a seemingly impossible feat made possible only through divine intervention.
The song takes on an even more personal tone in its final verse, in which the singer marvels at the fact that God has brought a specific person into his life. The imagery of God creating a man out of a "worthless lump of clay" is transformed into the idea that this same God has brought about the miracle of love between two people. This is a powerful message that speaks to the transformative and often inexplicable nature of human connection, and the way in which it can feel like a true miracle.
Line by Line Meaning
Wonder of wonders, miracle of miracles-
Expressing amazement and gratitude for a divine intervention.
God took up Daniel once again,
God saved Daniel from the lions' den.
Stood by his and side and- miracle of miracles-
God provided unwavering support and miraculously kept Daniel safe.
Walked him through the lions den!
God helped Daniel navigate through a dangerous situation.
I was afraid that God would frown,
Anxiety about displeasing God's will.
But like he did so long ago, at Jericho,
Referencing a previous divine miracle.
God just made a wall fall down!
God helped overcome a challenge in a miraculous way.
When Moses softened Pharaohs heart, that was a miracle.
A historical example of divine intervention.
When God made the waters of the red sea part, that was a miracle too!
Another historical example of divine intervention.
But of all God's miracles large and small,
Acknowledging the vast number of miraculous events.
The most miraculous one of all
Naming the most extraordinary divine intervention.
Is that out of a worthless lump of clay,
Emphasizing human frailty and inherent weakness.
God has made a man today.
Reflecting on the wonder of human creation.
God took the tailor by the hand
God provided guidance and support to the tailor.
Turned him around and- miracle of miracles-
God intervened and helped the tailor change his life.
Led him to the promised land!
God helped the tailor achieve a positive outcome.
When David slew Goliath (yes!), that was a miracle.
A biblical example of divine intervention.
When God gave us matter in the wilderness, that was a miracle too.
Another example of divine intervention.
But of all God's miracles large and small,
Reiterating the vast number of miraculous events.
The most miraculous one of all
Naming the most extraordinary divine intervention.
Is the one I thought could never be:
Expressing joy and disbelief about a miraculous event.
God has given you to me.
Expressing gratitude for a divine gift.
Contributed by Caroline R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.