99 Wonderful Grace of Jesus Author and Composer—Haldor Lillenas, 1885–1959 For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that ye through His poverty might be rich. 2 Corinthians 8:9 “Wonderful Grace of Jesus” is certainly one of the most inspiring hymns in our hymnals, one that has been used effectively either as a choir number or by the entire congregation. In fact, seldom can a song leader ask any group for the choice of a favorite