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Hymnal Number
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About this Hymn
Originally inspired by a sermon from Colossians 1:29, this powerful hymn by Michael Farren, Rich Thompson, and Jonny Robinson is a stunning expression of confidence in Christ to empower us in every circumstance to which he has called us. In our need, his power is displayed!
Lyrics
Verse 1
What gift of grace is Jesus, my Redeemer; there is no more for heaven now to give. He is my joy, my righteousness and freedom, my steadfast love, my deep and boundless peace. To this I hold: my hope is only Jesus, for my life is wholly bound to his. Oh, how strange and divine, I can sing: all is mine! Yet not I, but through Christ in me.
Verse 2
The night is dark, but I am not forsaken, for by my side, the Savior, he will stay. I labor on in weakness and rejoicing, for in my need his power is displayed. To this I hold: my Shepherd will defend me; through the deepest valley he will lead. Oh, the night has been won, and I shall overcome! Yet not I, but through Christ in me.
Verse 3
No fate I dread; I know I am forgiven; the future sure, the price, it has been paid. For Jesus bled and suffered for my pardon, and he was raised to overthrow the grave. To this I hold: my sin has been defeated; Jesus now and ever is my plea. Oh, the chains are released, I can sing: I am free! Yet not I, but through Christ in me.
Verse 4
With ev'ry breath I long to follow Jesus, for he has said that he will bring me home. And day by day I know he will renew me until I stand with joy before the throne. To this I hold: my hope is only Jesus; all the glory evermore to him. When the race is complete, still my lips shall repeat: yet not I, but through Christ in me.
What gift of grace is Jesus, my Redeemer; there is no more for heaven now to give. He is my joy, my righteousness and freedom, my steadfast love, my deep and boundless peace. To this I hold: my hope is only Jesus, for my life is wholly bound to his. Oh, how strange and divine, I can sing: all is mine! Yet not I, but through Christ in me.
Verse 2
The night is dark, but I am not forsaken, for by my side, the Savior, he will stay. I labor on in weakness and rejoicing, for in my need his power is displayed. To this I hold: my Shepherd will defend me; through the deepest valley he will lead. Oh, the night has been won, and I shall overcome! Yet not I, but through Christ in me.
Verse 3
No fate I dread; I know I am forgiven; the future sure, the price, it has been paid. For Jesus bled and suffered for my pardon, and he was raised to overthrow the grave. To this I hold: my sin has been defeated; Jesus now and ever is my plea. Oh, the chains are released, I can sing: I am free! Yet not I, but through Christ in me.
Verse 4
With ev'ry breath I long to follow Jesus, for he has said that he will bring me home. And day by day I know he will renew me until I stand with joy before the throne. To this I hold: my hope is only Jesus; all the glory evermore to him. When the race is complete, still my lips shall repeat: yet not I, but through Christ in me.
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Attribution & Copyright
Words & Music: Michael Farren, Jonny Robinson, Rich Thompson © 2018 CityAlight Music / Farren Love And War Publishing / Integrity's Alleluia! Music (Integrity Music / www.integratedrights.com)