New Songs

Recently we have added in a few new songs to help us sing old truths in a new way.

Last week we added a hymn which rejoices in God’s wide reaching saving plan, “Let the Nations Be Glad” by Matt Boswell (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fy8ZD9BBu4s) . It is based off Psalm 67:4, and is a plea for God to use us to see His word go out to all peoples!

Let the nations be glad and sing for joy,
for you judge the peoples with equity
and guide the nations upon earth.

This week we are introducing another City Alight song,  “Christ is Mine Forevermore”, a beautiful song by City Alight (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roQovDZeAWE) .

You can watch a video from the song writer to hear the song story here: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7Kd2Gi4-jA) .

It’s a song designed to help us reflect on how hard it is to follow Jesus with our sins, sorrows, and persecution; and then to glory in the amazing truth that no matter what we have Jesus! Read the lyrics here as a poem, and let them sit with you and stir your soul.

Christ Is Mine Forevermore

Verse 1

Mine are days that God has numbered
I was made to walk with Him
Yet I look for worldly treasure
And forsake the King of kings

Chorus 1

But mine is hope in my Redeemer
Though I fall His love is sure
For Christ has paid for every failing
I am His forevermore

Verse 2

Mine are tears in times of sorrow
Darkness not yet understood
Through the valley I must travel
Where I see no earthly good

Chorus 2

But mine is peace that flows from heaven
And the strength in times of need
I know my pain will not be wasted
Christ completes His work in me

Verse 3

Mine are days here as a stranger
Pilgrim on a narrow way
One with Christ I will encounter
Harm and hatred for His name

Chorus 3

But mine is armour for this battle
Strong enough to last the war
And He has said He will deliver
Safely to the golden shore

Chorus 4

And mine are keys to Zion city
Where beside the King I walk
For there my heart has found its treasure
Christ is mine forevermore

Bridge

Come rejoice now O my soul
For His love is my reward
Fear is gone and hope is sure
Christ is mine forevermore