In Christ Alone
Passion Lyrics
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He is my light, my strength, my song
This cornerstone, this solid ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
What heights of love
What depths of peace
When fears are stilled
My comforter, my all in all
Here in the love of Christ I stand
There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious day
Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin's curse has lost its grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
Bought with the precious blood of Christ
No guilt in life
No fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
From life's first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
Til He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand
I found my strength, I found my hope
I found my help in Christ alone
When fear has set, when dark has fall
I found my peace in Christ alone
I give my life, I give my all
I sing my song to Christ alone
The King of kings, the Lord I love
All heaven signs to Christ alone
To Christ alone
To Christ alone
Til He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand
Here in the power of Christ we stand
The lyrics of Passion's song "In Christ Alone" express a profound and unwavering faith in the redemptive power of Jesus Christ. The song begins by declaring that the singer's hope lies solely in Christ, who is their "light, [their] strength, [their] song." They describe him as a cornerstone and a solid ground that is unshakeable even in the midst of life's fiercest storms.
The second verse reflects on the depth of Christ's love and the peace that can be found in him even in the face of fear and struggle. The singer declares that Christ is their "comforter," their "all-in-all," and that it is only in his love that they can truly stand.
The third verse focuses on the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, describing how his death and subsequent resurrection broke the power of sin over the singer's life. The song then moves towards a triumphant conclusion, proclaiming Christ's power to overcome even death and promising that those who trust in him will stand firm until he returns.
Overall, "In Christ Alone" is a powerful expression of faith that emphasizes the unshakeable power of Jesus Christ to save and transform lives.
Line by Line Meaning
In Christ alone my hope is found
My sole source of hope lies within Christ
He is my light, my strength, my song
He is the illuminator, sustainer, and the source of my joy
This cornerstone, this solid ground
Christ is the foundation that I built my life upon
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
My faith in Him remains constant during the most turbulent and difficult times
What heights of love
The level of love that Christ demonstrated is beyond measure
What depths of peace
The peace that I experience in Him is unfathomable
When fears are stilled
Christ is the one who comforts me and removes all of my fears
When strivings cease
I find true rest only when I give up my own efforts and rely on Him entirely
My comforter, my all in all
Christ is everything to me; my source of comfort and hope in every situation
Here in the love of Christ I stand
My position is secured in the love of Christ
There in the ground His body lay
Jesus was laid to rest in a tomb
Light of the world by darkness slain
He who was the source of light in the world was brutally murdered in the darkness
Then bursting forth in glorious day
After three days, He rose triumphantly from the grave
Up from the grave He rose again
Jesus defeated death and resurrected back to life
And as He stands in victory
He is victorious and stands triumphantly over death and sin
Sin's curse has lost its grip on me
The grip of sin's curse over my life is broken through Him
For I am His and He is mine
I belong to Christ and He belongs to me
Bought with the precious blood of Christ
He redeemed me by shedding His precious blood
No guilt in life
I have been set free from guilt through Christ
No fear in death
I do not fear death as I am secure in my salvation through Him
This is the power of Christ in me
His power is at work in me
From life's first cry to final breath
My entire life, from the moment I was born to the moment I die, is under His control
Jesus commands my destiny
Christ is in control of my future and destiny
No power of hell, no scheme of man
No force, whether from hell or human plans, can separate me from Christ
Can ever pluck me from His hand
His grip on me is firm and unbreakable
Til He returns or calls me home
I will remain in Him until either His return or the end of my life
I found my strength, I found my hope
Christ is the true source of my strength and hope
When fear has set, when dark has fall
Even in my darkest moments, I have found peace in Him
I found my peace in Christ alone
My peace comes solely from Christ
I give my life, I give my all
I surrender my life and everything I have to Christ
I sing my song to Christ alone
All praise and honor is due to Christ alone
The King of kings, the Lord I love
Christ is the King of all kings and my beloved Lord
All heaven signs to Christ alone
Christ is the focal point of heaven, all creation points to Him
To Christ alone
Christ is the one and only hope for salvation and redemption
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand
My strength comes from remaining in Christ's power
Here in the power of Christ we stand
We stand together in the power of Christ
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Keith Getty, Stuart Townend
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@mannbradmusic
I've heard this version several times on the radio and I can't believe he would skip the second verse, which is truly the heart of the Gospel and for the benefit of you and others who view this, I have the lyrics for that verse and they are as follows:
In Christ alone, who took on flesh,
fullness of God in helpless babe;
This gift of love and righteousness,
scorned by the ones He came to save.
'Til on that cross as Jesus died,
the wrath of God was satisfied.
For every sin on Him was laid,
here in the death of Christ I live.
@jaekim6319
In Christ alone my hope is found
He is my light, my strength, my song
This cornerstone, this solid ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My comforter, my all in all
Here in the love of Christ I stand
There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious day
Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin's curse has lost its grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
Bought with the precious blood of Christ
No guilt in life, no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
From life's first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
'Til He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand
I find my strength, I find my hope
I find my help in Christ alone
When fear assails, when darkness falls
I found my peace in Christ alone
I give my life, I give my all
I sing my song to Christ alone
The King of kings, the Lord of all
All heaven sings to Christ alone
To Christ alone
To Christ alone
'Til He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand
Here in the power of Christ we stand
@menknurlan
He missed the greatest part of the song
"In Christ alone! – who took on flesh,
Fullness of God in helpless babe.
This gift of love and righteousness,
Scorned by the ones He came to save:
Till on that cross as Jesus died,
The wrath of God was satisfied –
For every sin on Him was laid;
Here in the death of Christ I live."
@alvinlamucho3502
One of my favorite songs. I love this version, too, except that they did not include the second stanza, which contains powerful Gospel truths—like Jesus’ Deity, incarnation and substitution.
“In Christ alone, who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless babe
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save
'Til on that cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ I live”
I wonder if it’s because of the line ‘The wrath of God was satisfied’ which they want to change with ‘the love of God was magnified’ and that sparked recent controversy. But we can’t take out certain truths just to satisfy what our ears want to hear :(
@menknurlan
Why do you skip one of the greatest parts of the song in your version?
"In Christ alone! – who took on flesh,
Fullness of God in helpless babe.
This gift of love and righteousness,
Scorned by the ones He came to save:
Till on that cross as Jesus died,
The wrath of God was satisfied –
For every sin on Him was laid;
Here in the death of Christ I live."
@AbaloneKid
IN CHRIST ALONE!
Blood coming from all over his body and NAKED hanging on that cross like torture weapon! What a Lord and God and Savior! He had to do it. HE is God the Son and only His blood could pay the sins price of ALL ever! Our Savior was born to die for our sins so we could truly live through Him. May God bless you. Subscribed.
God knew your faithful praise ministry from before the world was made! Ephesians 1:1-14. I will pray for you and those gathered here.There is a Crown in Heaven awaiting all who faithfully share the Gospel of Jesus Christ and a soul is saved. ( "JESUS SAVES" below) 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20; Philippians 4:1. The Apostle Paul testified; Romans 1:16 "For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believes; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek".
This praise resounds across the earth: "Jesus is Lord and only He saves". Jesus testified: ''I and my Father are One" John 1:1-5.
2 Samuel chapter 22:verse 50 "Therefore I will praise you, O Lord, out of the countries, and I will praise your name."
JESUS SAVES
God the Son (Jesus Christ) has given us the gospel to share with the world.
Mark 16:15: "And He said unto them, Go into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature."
How can anyone hear the "good" news? Romans 10:17 "Then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." (We receive the "word" in many ways. The "Word" is Jesus Christ!); John 1:1-5 The Spirit teaches through the Word)
Isaiah 7:14: "Therefore the LORD shall give you a sign; behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and call His name Immanuel." Hebrew: עִמָּנוּאֵל, "God with us" in human flesh but without sin. The Savior of the world was born to die for our sins! He did so 33 years later. His terrible ordeal; body mutilated; blood poured out, finally died and was placed in a tomb and rose from the dead the 3rd day ! "HE IS RISEN" Matthew 28:6.
Isaiah 53:5 "But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. 6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all." - IT IS FOUNDED UPON GOD'S LOVE FOR MAN AND WOMAN HE CREATED
John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
"For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God." Romans 3: 23
" For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." Romans 6:23
" Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes to the Father, but by me.."John 14.6
"1 Corinthians 15: 3 "For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:"
THE PAYMENT BY HIS BLOOD FOR ALL SINS EVER!
Romans 5:8 " But God demonstrates his love for us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. 9 Much more then, now justified by his blood, we will be saved from wrath through him."
“For he (God) hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.” 2 Corinthians 5:21.
" In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;." Ephesians 1:7
Matthew 26: 28 "For this is my blood of the New Testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins." (the life is in the blood. He had to pay with His life)
BY GOD'S GRACE ALONE THROUGH FAITH ALONE IN JESUS CHRIST ARE WE SAVED
Ephesians 2:8 "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 not of works, lest any man should boast."
Jesus died to pay the penalty for our sins and rescue us from eternal death. Because of Jesus' death on our behalf, all we have to do is believe in Him, trusting in His death and in the shedding of His blood as payment for our sins, as well as in His burial and resurrection from the dead the third day, and we will be saved! John 20: 24-31; See also 1 Corinthians 15: 3-4 above.
WHOSOEVER BELIEVES SHALL TESTIFY TO THE TRUTH
Romans 10:
9 That if you shall confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and shall believe in your heart that God has raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
10 For with the heart man believes in righteousness; And a confession by mouth is given for salvation.
13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
TO DIE IS TO REJECT SALVATION IN JESUS CHRIST AND BE SEPARATE FROM GOD FOREVERMORE
Salvation and forgiveness of sins is the blessing of anyone who believes in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. We receive the baptism of God the Holy Spirit immediately which seals us in Christ and that is permanent! Ephesians 1:13-14. Those who reject the free gift of salvation, see John 3: 16 above, "perish", which means their sins are judged by God the Son and they suffer eternal separation from God and the family of God forever called the "second death". Revelation 21:8.
@meganbos55
The day my grandfather died, I listened to this on repeat. Now when I hear this song I think of him. I know he’s singing along with me in heaven. Miss you Opa💜
@kevintravis1807
❤ stay strong. Jesus loves us all.
@Johnbobon
Hey Megan, you're a great singer. You have a real talent! 👍
@quackson7615
this is my favorite christian song EVER!
@kresimirspoljaric6431
One of the BEST!
@crackedblackpepperandrocksalt
Brilliant version, probably the best
@theheavensdeclare7571
Me too 😊🙌🏻
@miriamjuraci7761
Muito linda essa música, eu descobri essa música aqui no Brasil. ❤️🇧🇷🙌
@kunjumonmy1663
No power of hell no scheme of man can ever pluck me from his hand .Amen 🙂
@catherinebridgetnunis1242
IN CRIST ALONE, THAT’S IT