I have been making music for 17 years, mostly as Out of the Grey but also d… Read Full Bio ↴I have been making music for 17 years, mostly as Out of the Grey but also doing solo work. My husband, Scott, and I have written and recorded many songs and albums together. We have also toured all over the country. What a privilege! The past few years have been less busy with travel and more busy with teaching: I am also privileged to home-educate our kids and keep up with their up-keep. There is a lot of music in our home and I am ready to make some more myself: I hope to record a new album this summer!

The Only Thing That Counts
Christine Denté Lyrics

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The only thing that counts is faith living it out in love
The only thing that counts is faith living it out in love

And love covers over a multitude of sins
And love makes up for oh so many things

The only thing that counts is faith living it out in love
The only thing that counts is faith, let's live it out in love

Christ is the fire that keeps this love alive
We will shine brighter when He is our delight

The only thing that counts is faith living it out in love
The only thing that counts is faith, let's live it out in love

Love covers over oh so many sins,
Let's live it out, let's give it all to Him

He is the fire, He'll keep this love alive

We'll shine so bright
'Cause He is our delight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Christine Dente's "The Only Thing That Counts" speaks of faith and love. The song stresses that the only thing that matters is faith lived out in love. It emphasizes that love covers a multitude of sins and can make up for many things. The song views Christ as the fire that keeps the love alive, and that we will shine brighter when he is our delight. In summary, the song encourages listeners to let love and faith guide their actions.

The song has a profound message of faith and could easily resonate with people of different beliefs. The lyrics are easy to understand, making it simple for anyone to connect with the message. For the religious community, it serves as a reminder of the importance of living in faith and love, as goes the popular saying, "faith without works is dead."

Line by Line Meaning

The only thing that counts is faith living it out in love
The most important aspect of our lives is to believe in something and live it through our actions towards others with love and kindness.

And love covers over a multitude of sins
When we show love towards others, it can cover and heal the mistakes and wrongdoings that have been done to us or around us.

And love makes up for oh so many things
Love can bring about forgiveness, healing, and growth to relationships and situations that may have been broken or struggling.

Christ is the fire that keeps this love alive
Our unwavering belief and trust in Christ is what keeps love burning in our hearts and actions towards others.

We will shine brighter when He is our delight
When we prioritize our love and devotion towards Christ, it will radiate through our actions towards others and make a positive impact on the world around us.

Love covers over oh so many sins
Once again, the idea that love towards others can heal and bring peace to situations where mistakes, hurt, or pain have taken place.

Let's live it out, let's give it all to Him
The best way to show our love towards Christ and our faith is by actively showing love towards others and giving our all to Him through genuine kindness and compassion.

He is the fire, He'll keep this love alive
Our relationship with Christ is what ignites love and compassion towards others, and it is the same relationship that will keep it burning within us and around us.

We'll shine so bright, 'Cause He is our delight
Our devotion and love towards Christ will produce a light within us that will shine and make a positive impact on those around us because He is the source of our joy and happiness.

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