In Christ Alone

During the Romans Bible Study I've been leading, I have learned so much about the Christian life in general. The purpose of Christ and His purpose for us becomes so clear within the chapters of that book. It has also enhanced my worship, because, now, all the songs make more sense than ever before. Here is one that simply takes my breath away no matter how many times I hear it. These lyrics are the message of the gospel and the hope within us who have Jesus. Nothing else keeps me standing but Christ's strength. Nothing else keeps me bowing but His righteousness. Nothing else keeps me dancing but His hope, nothing else keeps me singing but His grace and mercy. Nothing else keeps me living but His conquering of death.





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 it's grip on me
For I am His and He is mine,
Brought 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.
(Stuart Townend)