1) Selah is a Christian band that has been featured on The 700 Club, The Hour of Power, and TBN. The original 3-person line up consisted of Nicol Sponberg, Allan Hall, and Todd Smith. Their success came quick when they released their first album, Be Still My Soul, in 1999, and would win a Dove Award for that album soon afterwards. They quickly earned a reputation for being able to reveal the heart of any song they record [1] with their music, doing well-known covers of already-famous songs such as "You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban and "Bless the Broken Road" by Rascal Flatts.
In 2004, Nicol Sponberg departed the group, and was replaced by Amy Perry.
Sponberg released her solo debut, Resurrection, that same year on Curb Records; the single "Crazy In Love" crossed over to the secular Adult Contemporary charts while songs like "Safe" continued to earn her airplay on Christian radio.
2) Selah is also a solo British independent artist. In the National "Voice of '99" talent show, Selah was one of the youngest entrants at age 11 and beat competitors to reach 2nd place. She has two LPs, 'Growing Pains, Vol.1', and there is also a Vol. 2. Her label is Base N Rebulz Entertainment/River Sity Alliance Inc.
3) There is a third Selah - also a Christian artist - whose original name is Lisa Watkins, and was born in Washington D.C. She has produced the CD single entitled 'Spritually Speaking'. She has a website at www.pauseandthink.com.
4) Selah was an Ohio-based Christian rock band that recorded a self-titled album for Singcord in 1975. That debut was equally split between covers and originals composed by Steve Millikan and Rod Robinson. A second album WITH CLOUDS followed a year later on Milk and Honey Records of nearly all original songs with the lion's share penned by Millikan.
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Mystery
Selah Lyrics
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Born to save the world
But long before the world began
He knew His death was sure
The pain and strife secured
Mystery, how He came to be a man
But greater still
God predestined that His Son would die
And He still created man
Oh, what love is this
That His death was in His hands
The Christmas trees, they glow so bright
With presents all around
But Christmas brought a tree of life
With blood that sacrificed
The greatest gift in life
Mystery, how He came to be a man
But greater still
How His death was in His plan
God predestined that His Son would die
And He still created man
Oh, what love is this
That His death was in His hands
I am just a man and can't begin to comprehend
When You look into these traitor's eyes,
What do You see that justifies the Lamb
God predestined that His Son would die
And He still created man
Oh, what love is this
That His death was in His hands
Mystery, mystery
The opening lines of Selah's song "Mystery" speak of the birth of Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world, on Christmas day. However, the lyrics go on to suggest that the idea of His death was already known by Him even before the creation of the world. The concept of Christ's death is described as a "Mystery," and despite it being predestined by God, His love for mankind was still great enough to bring forth the creation of humanity.
The chorus repeats the lines "Mystery, how He came to be a man, but greater still, how His death was in His plan." Here, the lyrics discuss the unfathomable idea of God becoming flesh and dwelling among men, as well as the plan for Christ's death on the cross. God predestined His Son's death, knowing that it would ultimately lead to man's redemption. The song then shifts to a reflection of the singer's own inadequacy in comprehending the vastness of God's love.
Line by Line Meaning
A Child was born on Christmas Day
On December 25th, a child was born who would later become the savior of the entire world.
Born to save the world
This child was born with the ultimate purpose of saving humanity from their sins.
But long before the world began
Even before the world was created, this child’s destiny of sacrifice was decided.
He knew His death was sure
From the beginning, he knew that his ultimate fate was sealed: to die for the sins of humanity.
The pain and strife secured
The path of pain and suffering was already planned and fixed, and nothing would change it.
Mystery, how He came to be a man
It remains a mystery how he could be born as an ordinary human while also being divine.
But greater still
However, the most significant mystery of all is how his death was already predestined.
How His death was in His plan
It was always his destiny to lay down his life for humanity, a plan already set in motion from the beginning of time.
God predestined that His Son would die
God the Father had already planned for his Son to die, and nothing could change it.
And He still created man
Despite knowing what humanity would do with their free will, God still created them out of his love for them.
Oh, what love is this
The love of God for humanity is unfathomable, that he would give up his son for mankind's sake.
The Christmas trees, they glow so bright
On Christmas day, the trees are decorated beautifully and brightly with lights.
With presents all around
Gifts are exchanged freely between friends and family.
But Christmas brought a tree of life
However, the real reason for Christmas is that Christ is the true tree of life, providing salvation to all.
With blood that sacrificed
This tree of life is rooted in the blood of Jesus' sacrifice, which was shed for humanity's sake.
The greatest gift in life
The greatest gift of all is not the physical presents that are exchanged, but the salvation that Jesus provides.
I am just a man and can't begin to comprehend
As a human, it is impossible to understand the infinite nature of God's love and sacrifice.
When You look into these traitor's eyes,
When God looks into our eyes, which have betrayed him countless times, and yet he still sacrificed his son to save us.
What do You see that justifies the Lamb
What justification is there for God to sacrifice his son for a sinful world?
Mystery, mystery
The entire event of Christ's sacrifice is a mystery that can never be fully understood.
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Written by: ELVIS COSTELLO
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@marlindaoden4393
This song came as part of a Christmas homeschool curriculum. We had never heard it but it’s beautiful! What a treasure to read the lyrics and hear the worship to our Lord.
@SFMurchison
What is there to dislike about a song that clearly glorifies God’s perfect plan of redemption so that we all may have eternal life?
@TheSelahVideos
I'm glad you said that because I wrote it with my wife angie:) This is Todd, the bald one:) thank you!
@Eunice.Aceto75
This is what Christmas is all about. The mystery of His love
@gigahorse1475
The only song I’ve listened to where I got repeat chills.
@theloveofgod1740
This song is ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL. RICH with theology. Amen!!
@idaliaorsidelaguila3726
A beautiful song. These words touch my heart so deeper, the perfect plan of redemption through the perfect Lamb of God. Even though we don't deserve it, God gave us an opportunity. What a mysterious and wonderful love!
@16thcenturynormie
God predestined that His Son would die... and yet still created man!! Great is the mystery of Godliness!
@MarthalieThurstonSachemPiper
I have had the CD for many years and listen to Mystery almost daily. Thank you for your ministry of music. Today being Good Friday, I shall play that song several times
@janiceweed9198
How is it that I have never heard this song until today! I'm a fan of Christian radio, but somehow missed this one. It is stunningly beautiful!