J.W. Peterson
O WHAT a wonderful, wonderful day,
Day I will never forget;
After I’d wandered in darkness away,
Jesus my Savior I met.
O what tender compassionate Friend
He met the need of my heart;
Shadows dispelling, with joy I am telling,
He made all my darkness depart!
Heaven came down and glory filled my soul,
When at the cross the Savior made me whole;
My sins were washed away
And my night was turned to day –
Heaven came down and glory filled my soul!
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Born of the Spirit with life from above
Into God’s family divine,
Justified fully through Calvary’s love,
O what a standing is mine!
And the transaction so quickly was made
When a sinner I came,
Took of the offer of grace He did proffer
He saved me, O praise His dear Name!
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Now I’ve a hope that will surely endure
After the passing of time;
I have a future in heaven for sure,
There in those mansions sublime.
And it’s because of that wonderful day
When at the cross I believed;
Riches eternal and blessing supernal
From His precious hand I received.