An awful mystery is here

Verse 1

An awe-full mystery is here To challenge faith and waken fear; The Savior comes as food divine, Concealed in earthly bread and wine.

Verse 2

This world is loveless--but above, What wondrous boundlessness of love! The King of Glory stoops to me My spirit’s life and strength to be.

Verse 3

In consecrated wine and bread No eye perceives the myst'ry dread; But Jesus’ word is strong and clear: "My body and My blood are here."

Verse 4

How dull are all the pow'rs of sense Employed on proofs of love immense! The richest food remains unseen, And highest gifts appear--how mean!

Verse 5

But here we have no boon of earth, And faith alone discerns its worth. The Word, not sense, must be our guide, And faith assure since sight’s denied.

Verse 6

Lord, show us still that Thou art good And grant us evermore this food. Give faith to every wavering soul And make each wounded spirit whole. Amen.