I wanted to write a fourth verse that was about us – but not just as an emotional response, but as a undeniable statement of the power of Christ to sustain us in this life. The verses came in a fairly linear way, but as the third verse developed, I was getting pretty excited as I thought about the amazing implications of Christ’s finished work on the cross. The only thing I could think was to base it on the eternal theme of the life, death and resurrection of Christ. And I began to feel the pressure to write lyrics that were of a comparable standard! The decision to drop the hymn wasn’t made lightly, said Mary Louise Bringle, a religion professor and hymnwriter who chaired the hymnal committee.
What heights of love, what depths of peace, when fears are stilled, when strivings cease. Debate over In Christ Alone is a mix of church politics, the touchy subject of updating hymn lyrics and rival views of what Jesus’ death on the cross meant. In Christ Alone (My Hope Is Found) Lyrics by Geoff Moore from the Secrets of the Vine album - including song video, artist biography, translations and more. And the first melody on it really hit me – it was tuneful and memorable, and yet had gravitas and real emotion. 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. My Comforter, my All in all, here in the love of Christ I stand. What heights of love, what depths of peace, when fears are stilled, when strivings cease. This Cornerstone, this solid ground, firm through the fiercest drought and storm. Keith promised he would send me a CD with a bunch of melodies he’d been working on, and to be honest I thought no more about it. Lyrics: In Christ alone, my hope is found He is my light, my strength, my song. We had been introduced by a mutual friend at a worship conference, where we had a coffee together and talked about our backgrounds, musical influences, and motivations to write. by Integrity Music, part of the David C Cook family, Christ alone was actually the first song Keith Getty and I wrote together. with hymns such as In Christ Alone among the 32 songs in top 500 in CCLI. Stuart Townend & Keith Getty Copyright © 2001 Thankyou Music (Adm. negro spiritual hymns lyrics This is one of the most moving of the spirituals. When fears are stilled, when strivings cease!īought with the precious blood of Christ.
But those trophies could not equal to the grace by which I stand. Oh, I could stop and count successes like diamonds in my hands. What heights of love, what depths of peace, Though I could pride myself in battles won. Firm through the fiercest drought and storm.