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Wonder
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Jul 19, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Hillsong United's song reflects on the transformative power of Christ's sacrifice and grace. The lyrics contrast the singer's former state of guilt and darkness with the freedom and light found in Jesus. It emphasizes themes of redemption, forgiveness, and healing, portraying God as a wonder-working savior who turns strangers into friends and gives a future. The song is a declaration of personal salvation and gratitude for God's mercy.
Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team
I should have been the guilty one
But You took the blame for everything
I should have been in exile
But You became the door to freedom.
I used to live in the darkness,
Searching for a way of escape.
Then You turned the light on
Now I can see, now I can see
You're the answer for the world
The healer of our hearts
Oh, what a wonder You are.
You're my all-sufficiency
The author of forgiveness
Oh, what a wonder,
A wonder-working God.
Once I was a stranger
You welcomed me as a long lost friend
Now I have a future
Found in the Son, found in the Son.