In Christ Alone

Sunday, a Facebook friend posted a video of David Wesley singing “In Christ Alone” acapella.  He sings every part.  It is awesome.  So at 2:30 Tuesday morning when leg pain set me to walking the floor, I pulled the video up and listened again (at least 10 times).  I had forgotten just how powerful the words are.  It is one of the most comprehensive songs about the Christian life from salvation to death.  I wish you could have been there with me as the presence of God filled my house.  The song speaks for itself so I leave you with the words and a link to the video.

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.

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.

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,
Could ever pluck me from His hand;
Till He returns or calls me home,
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand.

Words & Music by Keith Getty & Stuart Townend

David Wesley "In Christ Alone"