What Wondrous Love Is This

"What Wondrous Love Is This" is a haunting hymn that brings a profound sense of stillness and awe to Lenten and Holy Week services. The melody carries a quiet, reflective weight, perfectly matching the gravity of the lyrics. As the choir sings of the "Lord of bliss" bearing the "dreadful curse," it invites the congregation to pause and consider the sheer magnitude of Christ's sacrifice.

We often turn to this piece during Good Friday liturgies or quiet moments of reflection in Lent. The repetition in the verses—asking "O my soul, O my soul"—feels deeply personal, almost like an internal prayer. By the time the final verse lifts our eyes toward eternity with the promise to "sing on," the somber mood gives way to a quiet, enduring hope. Sung simply and sincerely, it speaks directly to the heart.