Unless a grain of wheat lyrics capture a profound spiritual truth drawn directly from the Scriptures. Written by William Bradbury and set to the music of George Root, this hymn translates the ancient agricultural metaphor found in John 12:24 into a powerful call for Christian sacrifice. Because of that, the phrase "unless a grain of wheat lyrics" encapsulates the central message of the song: true life, abundant fruit, and lasting impact require a willingness to die to oneself. Through its simple yet devastating imagery, the hymn challenges believers to examine their own commitment to following Christ, asking whether they are willing to embrace the cost of discipleship That's the part that actually makes a difference..
Here are the complete lyrics to the hymn:
Unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, It alone remains by itself alone alone; But if it dies, it produces much fruit.
Much fruit, Lord, I pray that I may do; But if I live, I must not stay away, And if I stay away, I cannot do; I must not stay away, Lord, I must stay away.
Unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, It alone remains by itself alone alone; But if it dies, it produces much fruit.
Unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, It alone remains by itself alone alone;
