Come, Behold the Wondrous Mystery
Come, behold the wondrous mystery
The hymn celebrates the incarnation as God's wondrous mystery hidden throughout the ages but now revealed in Christ, consistent with Pauline theology in Romans, Colossians, and Timothy. It emphasizes both the hiddenness of God's plan in Old Testament types and its glorious manifestation in the person and work of Jesus Christ.
History & Background
Written by Stephen P. Starke in 2014, this hymn first appeared in Lutheran Service Book as a contemporary text celebrating the incarnational mystery. It reflects modern hymn writing while employing traditional meter and theological depth.
Hymnal Appearances
- All Creation Sings — 966
- Evangelical Lutheran Worship — 831
- Lutheran Service Book — 709
Bulletin Note
Stephen P. Starke's 2014 hymn draws from Pauline theology—Romans, Colossians, Timothy—celebrating how God's ages-old mystery, once concealed, now shines forth gloriously in the incarnate Christ.
Preaching Connection
This hymn deepens the tension between hiddenness and revelation, helping the congregation move from the Law's mysterious silence to the Gospel's jubilant proclamation that Christ is the fulfillment all ages have awaited.
Themes
Incarnation Mystery of faith Christ revealed God's hidden wisdom Redemption