Verse 1
(G)Life has purpose now it never (Em)had be(D)fore.
There is meaning to each day and even (G)more;
For a joy and peace I can't explain is (C)mine,
Since I (G)found new life in (D)Christ, my Lord di(G)vine.

Chorus
(G)Oh, it is wonderful to be a Chris(D)tian;
Oh, it is wonderful to be God's (G)child!
Oh, it is wonderful to have your sins for(C)given;
Oh it is (D)wonderful to be redeemed, (G)justified, for(D)ever recon(G)ciled! 

Verse 2
I can go directly to the Lord in prayer.
He has told me I may boldly enter there,
And He listens as His promises I plead.
I find mercy there and grace for ev'ry need.

Chorus
Oh, it is wonderful to be a Christian;
Oh, it is wonderful to be God's child!
Oh, it is wonderful to have your sins forgiven;
Oh it is wonderful to be redeemed, justified, forever reconciled! 

Verse 3
And the hope of heaven's glories thrills me so,
Where I'll live with Christ forevermore, I know.
That is why the things of earth I loosely hold;
I've eternal riches, better far than gold. 

    

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