I stand amazed in the presence

I had never heard of this song in my entire life. But during my prayer time this morning the Spirit gave me the words to a song “how wonderful how marvelous! ” So I looked that up, and it led me to this song. The lyrics are amazing! I’m going to see if I can find someone singing it on YouTube. Thank you for the leading of the Holy Spirit, Father! continue to lead and guide me and draw me even closer to you in the name of Jesus, my Savior!

Twill be my joy through the ages

To sing of His love for me.

In the early 1900s, Charles H. Gabriel (1856-1932) became a renowned gospel music writer. He wrote the words and music for many of the hymns used by evangelists such as Billy Sunday. Charles’ hymns had an emphasis on gospel music. In the 1800s hymns were more meditative and theological. But with the revival work of D. L. Moody and Billy Sunday, Christians learned to love songs that were more informal and easy to memorize.

Charles Gabriel is credited for having written between 7000-8000 songs. He wrote tunes for hymns as well, including “His Eye is on the Sparrow” and “Will the Circle be Unbroken? ”

He taught himself to play in his family’s reed organ and never had any formal music training. Some of his music stemmed from his personal struggles, including his father‘s death. His mother would challenge him to write his own words and music after finishing his farm work each day. In response to his son having become a renowned songwriter, she said, “I would rather have him write a song that will help someone than see him become President of the United States. ” her hopes for her son came true, and Charles became known as the “Master of Missionary Music. ” Gabriel lead worship for Billy Sunday encouraging listeners to hear the “Macedonian Call” (a call by the apostle Paul in Acts encouraging a Macedonian to join him in the to preaching of the gospel). One common thread throughout many of Gabriel‘s lyrics is the high-honor and sense of indebtedness to spread the good news of the gospel.

(Lewis Codington)

Just read a devotion regarding the incarnation of Jesus Christ and this song came to mind. Had to look up all the lyrics and I love reading the comments from my brothers and sisters around the world! What a blessing! Praise God!! 🙌🙌🙌

This song is so amazing, my Preacher Tony taught the congregation today and it captivating.

There is a certain humbling purity in these words which even after 60 years continue to bring tears of joy and repentance to this old man

Sing along! Cry for JOY along!

When you hit a certain age and spiritual depth, suddenly the urge to "shout and dance and jump a pew" is overtaken with the rich humbling reality of the depth of God's Love through the cross. So your response may be to just sit, stand, fall on your face, and weep in sheer joy!

I stand amazed in the presence
Of Jesus the Nazarene,
And wonder how He could love me,
A sinner condemned, unclean.
How marvelous! How wonderful!
And my song shall ever be:
How marvelous! How wonderful!
Is my Savior’s love for me!

This song never ceases to touch my soul because it reminds me just how much I’m loved by my most gracious and beautiful Savour and Lord, Jesus Christ. Thank you Jesus.

This song express the love of God for us and brings us straight away into His presence. Oh the blessing to belong to Christ Jesus!

Jesus Christ suffered from the garden of Gethsemane to Calvary for our sins and has given the glorious hope. Praise God for this song!!!