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Hymnal Number
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Keys included:
F
About this Hymn
One of the great theological treasures of our time is the renewed emphasis on seeing Christ throughout all of Scripture. While the lives of biblical characters offer many lessons, their ultimate purpose is to point us to the central figure of the Bible: Jesus Christ. This hymn traces the line of Adam, Isaac, Moses, and David, celebrating how their stories find their fulfillment in the life and work of the Savior. – Matt Boswell
Lyrics
Verse 1
Christ, the true and better Adam, Son of God and Son of man, who, when tempted in the garden, never yielded, never sinned. He who makes the many righteous brings us back to life again. Dying, he reversed the curse; then rising crushed the serpent's head.
Chorus
Amen, amen, from beginning to end. Christ the story, his the glory; alleluia, amen.
Verse 2
Christ, the true and better Isaac, humble Son of sacrifice, who would climb the fearful mountain, there to offer up his life. Laid with faith upon the altar, father's joy and only son; there salvation was provided, oh, what full and boundless love.
Verse 3
Christ, the true and better Moses, called to lead a people home, standing bold to earthly powers, God's great glory to be known. With his arms stretched wide to heaven, see the waters part in two; see, the veil is torn forever, cleansed with blood we pass now through.
Verse 4
Christ, the true and better David, lowly shepherd, mighty king. He the champion in the battle; where, O death, is now thy sting? In our place he bled and conquered; crown him Lord of majesty. His shall be the throne forever; we shall e'er his people be.
Christ, the true and better Adam, Son of God and Son of man, who, when tempted in the garden, never yielded, never sinned. He who makes the many righteous brings us back to life again. Dying, he reversed the curse; then rising crushed the serpent's head.
Chorus
Amen, amen, from beginning to end. Christ the story, his the glory; alleluia, amen.
Verse 2
Christ, the true and better Isaac, humble Son of sacrifice, who would climb the fearful mountain, there to offer up his life. Laid with faith upon the altar, father's joy and only son; there salvation was provided, oh, what full and boundless love.
Verse 3
Christ, the true and better Moses, called to lead a people home, standing bold to earthly powers, God's great glory to be known. With his arms stretched wide to heaven, see the waters part in two; see, the veil is torn forever, cleansed with blood we pass now through.
Verse 4
Christ, the true and better David, lowly shepherd, mighty king. He the champion in the battle; where, O death, is now thy sting? In our place he bled and conquered; crown him Lord of majesty. His shall be the throne forever; we shall e'er his people be.
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Attribution & Copyright
Words & Music: Matt Boswell, Keith Getty, Matt Papa © 2020 Getty Music Hymns and Songs / Getty Music Publishing / Love Your Enemies Publishing / Messenger Hymns (Capitol CMG Publishing / www.capitolcmgpublishing.com)