Beautiful Mystery [Lyricist Showcase]: Christian Worship Ballad
What kind of love sees every fault, every failureβand still calls you beloved?
βBeautiful Mysteryβ is a raw, redemptive worship ballad that wrestles with the weight of graceβthe kind that reaches into the darkest corners of shame and says, You are mine. Inspired by the image of Christ on the cross and the unthinkable truth that He would have endured it even if you were the only one who needed saving, this song is a deeply personal reflection on mercy, redemption, and identity.
If youβve ever felt too broken, too guilty, or too far gone, this is for you. Itβs a song that names the ache and then covers it in hope. Because even as we hide our shattered pieces, Jesus sees them allβand still chooses us.
π§ May this song meet you in your questions and remind you that you, too, are part of this beautiful mystery.
This worshipful piano-led pop version is a lyricistβs showcase demo, intended to highlight the lyric and concept for artists, co-writers, and producers. Any commercial release would require a new human-written topline and a new master recording.
The lyrics for this song are available for collaboration and licensing for:
Artists and worship leaders seeking a strong lyric to set to their own melody
Co-writing opportunities (new topline over existing lyric and structure)
For collaboration, licensing, or recording inquiries, please contact me.
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Behind the Song
One of the most poignant revelations of my faith journey was when I realized that Jesus would have died to save only meβif I was the only one whoβd ever sinnedβeven though I would have had to be the one pounding in his nails. Like Mary Magdalene, I have always been acutely aware of how undeserving I am of the grace Heβs extended to meβto not only redeem me from the mistakes of my past, but to then call me loved, cherished, and the Bride of Christ.
This songβs original hook in 2011 was βThis Great Mysteryβ, but a revision in 2025 brought it to this much more resonant form. May it bless you, my friend, and remind you that you, too, are part of the beautiful mystery of the saving grace of Christ.
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Lyrics
Hanging on the tree
As you looked across the crowd, did you see meβa hammer in my hand?
Couldnβt save myself from sin
Tried to stop, but I kept pounding your nails inβand you said this was the plan.
You loved me before I knew you
And gave your life to draw me to you.
You see the shame I hide
Each shattered piece inside
But you chose me as your beloved bride
I cannot comprehend
Why you would call me βfriendβ
You hold my heart
Now Iβm a part of this beautiful mystery.
They threw me upon the ground
You drew a line, and my accusers laid their stones down, turned, and walked away.
You gave me a gown of white
Took my dirty rags and purified them clean and bright, promised youβd always stay.
You loved me before I knew you
And gave your life to draw me to you.
You see the shame I hide
Each shattered piece inside
But you chose me as your beloved bride
I cannot comprehend
Why you would call me βfriendβ
You hold my heart
Now Iβm a part of this beautiful mystery.
How could I miss the irony
That all the angels long to see
How you could redeem a wretch like me?
Itβs a mysteryβ¦
You see the shame I hide
Each shattered piece inside
You see the shame I hide
Each shattered piece inside
But you chose me as your beloved bride
I cannot comprehend
Why you would call me βfriendβ
You hold my heart
Now Iβm a part of this beautiful mystery.
You see the shame I hide
Each shattered piece inside
But you chose me as your beloved bride
I cannot comprehend
Why you would call me βfriendβ
You hold my heart
Now Iβm a part of this beautiful mystery.
Hanging on the tree
As you looked across the crowd, did you see me?
Song Details
Track Title: Beautiful Mystery
Album: Beautiful Mystery β single
Release date: July 23, 2025
Streaming release date: August 6, 2025
Track type: Lyricist showcase demo
Licensing:
Available for collaboration and recording of the lyrics with a new, human-written topline/melody.
This demo recording and its AI-generated melody/arrangement are not available as a master, backing track, or licensable composition and may not be reused, licensed, or released as-is.
Disclaimer:
This recording is a lyricist showcase demo, created with AI-assisted tools from my original lyrics, using an AI-generated topline and arrangement, and production that retains some AI-assisted instrumental and vocal elements.
Its purpose is to highlight the lyric and concept, not to function as a finished, licensable master or backing track. Any artist or producer wishing to record this song should plan to create a new, human-written topline/melody and a fully new master recording.
Credits:
Lyrics by Talena Winters. Β©2011, 2025 My Secret Wish Publishing. All rights reserved.
Sound recording Β©2025 My Secret Wish Publishing.
Sound recording produced by Talena Winters. Includes audio (including some melodic elements) created with generative AI licensed for commercial use.
Video copyright 2025.
