Isn't the Love of Jesus Something Wonderful

This Gospel-style hymn about Jesus' love was written by American evangelical song-writer and music publisher John W (John Willard) Peterson (1921-2006). It was first published in 1961.

Some people sing the song as "Isn't the love of Jesus simply wonderful" -the source of this change is unknown.

With meter 10.9.10.9. with refrain, it is set to an unnamed tune, also by Peterson. This has a 4/4 time signature. In the key of Ab, the first few notes are c CC BA AA AE F_ E_ with accompanying chords Ab / Db / Ab.

Sometimes the chorus is used alone - and it readily adapted to other seasonally-appropriate phrases eg "Isn't the Holy Spirit something wonderful".

Jesus the shepherd with his crook, knocking at the door

Downloads

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Downloadable digital sheet music with lyrics, scored for piano Chords, 4-Part Choir

Examples

Church choir with piano accompaniment:

Pastor and congregation, with piano:

Trio performing live, praise band with guitar:

Trio singing harmony, piano accompaniment, professional recording:

Instrumental, piano and humming:

Lyrics

The lyrics are copyright so cannot be reproduced here. But they are currently available on this website. A rough outline is:

1 There will never be a sweeter story ...

Chorus:
Isn’t the love of Jesus something wonderful,
Wonderful, wonderful.
O isn’t the love of Jesus something wonderful,
Wonderful it is to me.

2. Boundless as the universe around me ...

3. Love beyond our human comprehending ...