Riches Unsearchable

Jonathan Anderson • September 22, 2025

“Riches Unsearchable” is a hymn of amazement — not over wealth or success, but over the immeasurable grace and love found in Jesus. It doesn’t focus on material riches but on something far greater: the spiritual blessings that are freely given to all who trust in Him. It’s a song of awe, gratitude, and quiet joy.

The Story Behind the Hymn

Written by Charles Wesley in the 1700s, this hymn reflects his passion for expressing deep biblical truths in poetic and personal language. Wesley was known for packing theology into verse, and “Riches Unsearchable” is a perfect example. The phrase itself comes from Ephesians 3:8, where Paul refers to “the unsearchable riches of Christ.”


Though not as widely known today as some of Wesley’s other hymns, this one holds a special beauty for those who take time to reflect on its message. It has appeared in older Methodist hymnals and has been cherished by those who love Scripture-rich lyrics.


What Makes It Powerful

This hymn reminds us that what we have in Christ cannot be measured. It’s not temporary or dependent on our circumstances. It’s eternal, infinite, and overflowing. Lines like “riches unsearchable in Jesus’ love” help us remember just how much God has given us in salvation — forgiveness, peace, purpose, and a place in His family.


A perfect verse to match this hymn is Ephesians 1:18 (NIV):

I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you… the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people.

That’s what this hymn invites us to see — the spiritual wealth we already have in Christ.


My Violin Cover

When I arranged “Riches Unsearchable” for violin, I wanted to reflect the sense of awe and quiet joy in the melody. It’s not a loud or triumphant tune, but it carries a steady confidence — the kind that comes from knowing who you belong to, and what you’ve been given through grace.

With Violin Hymns, I always aim to carry the heart of the song, and this one felt like a prayer of gratitude — a melody shaped by wonder.



Listen and Reflect

The video is below. As you listen, take time to reflect on what you’ve already received through Jesus. Even if life feels uncertain, remember this truth: the riches of Christ are unsearchable — deeper than sorrow, greater than success, and freely given to those who believe. Riches unsearchable, riches divine — treasures of mercy and love that are mine.

Lyrics


Riches unsearchable, riches untold,—

Purer and brighter than silver or gold,—

Riches unsearchable, priceless, divine,

Blessed Creator and Savior, are thine.


O for a harp and a voice to proclaim,

Glory and praise to thy excellent name.


Riches unsearchable thou wilt bestow

When to thy throne in thy Spirit we go;

When in thy promise we trust and believe,

Riches unsearchable we shall receive. 


Riches unsearchable, drop’d from above

Into our souls from thy storehouse of love,

What will they be when our race we have run?

What will they be when our crown we have won?


Riches unsearchable, not for a day,—

Not for the years that shall circle away,—

Riches eternal, exhaustless, divine,

Blessed Creator and Saviour, are thine.

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