what wondrous love is this

"What Wondrous Love Is This" is a Christian folk hymn from the American South. Its text was first published in 1811, during the Second Great Awakening. The hymn describes the wondrous love of God, who sent his son Jesus Christ to bear the curse of sin and save humanity. The hymn has been included in many major hymnals, including the Baptist Hymnal, Book of Praise (Presbyterian), Chalice Hymnal (Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)), Common Praise (Anglican), The Hymnal 1982 (Episcopalian), Lutheran Book of Worship, and New Century. The hymn has been arranged and performed by many artists, including Fernando Ortega and William C. Witherup. It is often sung during Lent and throughout the year as a reminder of Gods love and sacrifice for humanity.