O Wondrous Love
Steve Pettit Evangelistic Team Lyrics


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O wondrous love that will not let me go
I cling to You with all my strength and soul
Yet if my hold should ever fail
This wondrous love will never let me go

O wondrous love that's come to dwell in me
Lord who am I that I should come to know
Your tender voice assuring me
This wondrous love will never let me go

I'm resting in the everlasting arms
In the ever faithful heart
The Shepherd of my life
You'll carry me on Your mighty wings of grace
Keeping me until the day
I look into Your eyes

O wondrous love that sings of Calvary
The sweetest sound this sinner's ever known
The song of Your redeeming Son
Whose wondrous love will never let me go

O wondrous love that rushes over me
I can't escape this river's glorious flow




You overwhelm my days with good
Your wondrous love will never let me go

Overall Meaning

The Steve Pettit Evangelistic Team's song "O Wondrous Love" speaks of the love of God that never lets go of His children. The lyrics describe the assurance and comfort that comes from knowing this love, and the experience of being carried by the loving arms of God. The opening lines of the song, "O wondrous love that will not let me go, I cling to You with all my strength and soul," express the singer's reliance on the love of God, and the recognition that this love is steadfast and unyielding. The song continues to express the assurance that, even if the singer were to falter, God's love would still hold fast: "Yet if my hold should ever fail, this wondrous love will never let me go."


The song then goes on to express the wonder and gratitude that come from knowing God's love and hearing His voice. The singer asks, "Lord who am I that I should come to know, your tender voice assuring me?" The recognition of the singer's own unworthiness makes the love of God all the more amazing and incredible. The final verse of the song speaks of the joy and overwhelming nature of God's love: "O wondrous love that rushes over me, I can't escape this river's glorious flow, you overwhelm my days with good, your wondrous love will never let me go."


Overall, "O Wondrous Love" speaks of the deep, abiding love of God and the comfort and assurance that come from knowing that love. The lyrics paint a picture of a God who is faithful and steadfast, who carries His children on His loving arms, and who never lets go.


Line by Line Meaning

O wondrous love that will not let me go
This love is so great, it won't leave me even if I try to push it away.


I cling to You with all my strength and soul
I hold on to You with everything I am and have, because there's nothing else I can rely on.


Yet if my hold should ever fail
Even if I get weak or let go, You won't leave me behind.


This wondrous love will never let me go
Your love is always present and never fades, no matter what happens.


O wondrous love that's come to dwell in me
This love has found a home in me and resides within my heart.


Lord who am I that I should come to know
I am unworthy and yet You have chosen me to experience Your love.


Your tender voice assuring me
You speak softly and provide reassurance in the midst of my doubts.


I'm resting in the everlasting arms
I am secure and at peace in Your unwavering embrace.


In the ever faithful heart
You are true and dependable, and Your love never fails.


The Shepherd of my life
You guide and protect me, leading me to safety and nourishment.


You'll carry me on Your mighty wings of grace
You lift me up and support me with Your endless capacity for mercy and forgiveness.


Keeping me until the day
You will always stay by my side, watching over me and providing for me.


I look into Your eyes
I am comforted and renewed by the warmth of Your gaze.


O wondrous love that sings of Calvary
This love points to Jesus and the sacrifice He made for me on the cross.


The sweetest sound this sinner's ever known
There's nothing more beautiful than being saved by Your amazing grace, despite my unworthiness.


The song of Your redeeming Son
The Gospel message of salvation and redemption through Jesus is the most powerful testimony of Your love.


Whose wondrous love will never let me go
The love demonstrated by Jesus is so infinite that it will keep me safe no matter what I face.


O wondrous love that rushes over me
This love is so powerful that it overwhelms me and floods over me like a river.


I can't escape this river's glorious flow
I am swept up by Your love and there's nothing I can do to resist it.


You overwhelm my days with good
Your love fills my life with blessings and goodness beyond measure.


Your wondrous love will never let me go
Your never-ending love will always be with me, no matter what may come.




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