today, i have no words of my own...
In Christ Alone
Stuart Townend
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,
Can ever pluck me from His hand;
Till He returns or calls me home,
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand.
Infinity
Gary Faye
ignore the video, it's kind of lame... just listen.
How Deep the Fathers Love for Us
Stuart Townend
How deep the Father's love for us,
How vast beyond all measure
That He should give His only Son
To make a wretch His treasure
How great the pain of searing loss,
The Father turns His face away
As wounds which mar the chosen One,
Bring many sons to glory
Behold the Man upon a cross,
My sin upon His shoulders
Ashamed I hear my mocking voice,
Call out among the scoffers
It was my sin that held Him there
Until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life
I know that it is finished
I will not boast in anything
No gifts, no power, no wisdom
But I will boast in Jesus Christ
His death and resurrection
Why should I gain from His reward?
I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart
His wounds have paid my ransom
Why should I gain from His reward?
I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart
His wounds have paid my ransom
Evening Glory
Steven Mitchell
No power of hell, no scheme of man,
ReplyDeleteCan ever pluck me from His hand;
Till He returns or calls me home,
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand.
I love those words...they make me breathe slower and let go of fears. Life can be so hard, and yet these words are true.
Thanks for the reminder tonight.
Di
I love 'In Christ Alone'. No matter what's going on in my head or if something is blocking the way, that song always puts me in the spot to where I can surrender and allow the Spirit to dwell.
ReplyDeletetwo of my faves. stuart townend and keith getty are amazing songwriters.
ReplyDeletetwo of my faves. stuart townend and keith getty are amazing songwriters.
ReplyDeleteYou even are gifted in putting together others words....you have a gift and I love you. -- mom tears did flow.....shockingly enough. :)
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