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We sang this song last weekend, and I thought it was an old hymn. Its powerful lyrics are reminiscent of the theology we find in so many great hymns. To my delight, this was just recently written. This kind of theology is so lacking in so much "new" Christian music. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy worship music, but much of it is fluf, and I have no problem admitting that. I was glad to see that writing good music is not dead.

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


Here is the story behind it and here is a home video of some guy playing it on the guitar(so you can hear the simple melody). This would be a great piano song, with its simple melody. This is the new music that is destined for future hymnals. Anyway, I am not trying to play the "there is some good CCM" card, and I really do not want a CCM debate. I was just so floored by this song, and wanted to share.

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I like this song and have been listening to it for a while, but the version I've heard has a different last verse that doesn't sound as calvinistic as the one you posted.

It is a good song to get stuck in your head, though. :clap:

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I like this song and have been listening to it for a while, but the version I've heard has a different last verse that doesn't sound as calvinistic as the one you posted.

It is a good song to get stuck in your head, though. :clap:


HAHA... can you post it? Who updated it?
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We learned that song at my hubby's home church the last time we were home over a year ago, and we both loved it! I have it on this cd, and it's a great recording of it in my opinion:
http://www.oldchristianmusic.com/mproductpages/steve-pettit-evangelistic-team--if-eyes-could-see.html Actually that whole cd is terrific.


I have the Weep No More CD - great stuff! I have always liked the Pettit groups - gotta get me If Eyes Could See!
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