Ironically, it is the first hymn we ever penned together,” said Stuart and Keith. “Of all the hymns we have written, this hymn is the most popular wherever we go. It conveys the deep freedom, joy, and power we find in Christ. “From life's first cry to final breath/ Jesus commands my destiny.”
IN CHRIST ALONE FULL
Triumphantly, the song comes full circle by returning to our relationship with Christ. This song points us to a tiny Baby in a manger, “Fullness of God in helpless babe.” It calls us to look up at the cross where, “The wrath of God was satisfied/ For every sin on Him was laid./ Here in the death of Christ I live.”Īfter the dark hours of the cross, the song shouts of victory, “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.” Stuart writes of the deep security found in our relationship with Christ, “This Cornerstone, this solid ground/ Firm through the fiercest drought and storm.” His vivid words skillfully describe the truths of the gospel.
In his mind’s eye, he could picture a large crowd lifting their voices in praise.Īfter choosing one of the melodies, Stuart worked on fitting lyrics to the melody. Keith composed several melodies that reflected the Irish congregational style. Let’s have as many verses as we want, and let’s just go for it.” Keith said, “Let’s do a song that tells the whole story of Christ coming to earth-the whole gospel story in one song. Keith and Stuart decided to try collaborating on one song. Both songwriters believed that the songs of the church should proclaim the rich depths of its theology. In 2000, Keith Getty was introduced to Stuart Townend. What is the story behind this powerful song? It is sung in underground churches, carpeted sanctuaries, and recording studios. Transcending borders of geography, denomination, and culture, this hymn has been embraced across the globe. Read the Full story here: of the most beloved Christian songs of our time is the modern hymn “In Christ Alone.” The family of God is the choir, and God is their audience. Worship should not be primarily about the worship leader up front, but about the worship leader serving as a conduit to allow the family of God to sing together to their creator. Second, it needs to be a song every generation can sing. The message of some churches today seems to be, “Only sing if it appeals to your sense of style, or your demographic.” Yet when we look at heaven, we see that every tribe and every nation will sing together. Our congregations today are exposed to every religion and philosophy through media and the Internet in a greater way than ever before, so we must have something of substance to say in our worship that reminds us why Christ’s story is so unique and so utterly essential. We must feed them on the truths of the gospel. The congregations in front of us each Sunday are in need of this gospel story to sustain them throughout the week. What we sing is so fundamental in the formation of a believer’s heart and mind as it also shapes our imagination and memory.
Philippians 3:20,21 Story behind the song
Philippians 4:7įor our citizenship is in heaven, from which also we eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ who will transform the body of our humble state into conformity with the body of His glory, by the exertion of the power that He has even to subject all things to Himself. Philippians 3:7-11Īnd the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith– that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead. Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. Colossians 2:9-10īut whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. Words and Music by Keith Getty, Stuart Townend © 2002 Thankyou Music Capitol (Integrity Music)įor in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, and you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule and authority. Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
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