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In Christ alone


"In Christ alone" is a Christian worship song originally written by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend in 2001. The song has been performed by various artists, including Adrienne Liesching, Geoff Moore & The Distance. The song's original key is C major. It has become a popular modern hymn, loved for its powerful lyrics and melodic tune. The song highlights the centrality of Christ's sacrifice and the hope that believers find in Him. It has been widely sung in churches and has resonated with audiences worldwide.

In Christ alone - Adrienne Liesching , Geoff Moore E The Distance

( INTRO )
la1 si1 re mi fa# mi re si1 si1 re re
la1 si1 la1 sol1 fa1#
la sol fa# mi fa# mi re si1 si1 re re
la1 mi re re

la1 si1 re re la1 si1 re mi
In Christ alone my hope is found
fa# mi re si1 fa# mi re re
He is my light , my strength , my song
la1 si1 re re la1 si1 re mi
This Cornerstone , this solid ground
fa# mi re si1 fa# mi re re
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
re fa# la si si la fa# mi
What heights of love , what depths of peace
re RE DO# si si la fa# mi
When fears are stilled , when strivings cease
la1 si1 re re la1 si1 re mi
My Comforter , my All in All
fa# mi re si1 fa# mi re re
Here in the love of Christ I stand

la1 si1 re re la1 si1 re mi
In Christ alone , who took on flesh
fa# mi re si1 fa# mi re re
Fullness of God in helpless babe
la1 si1 re re la1 si1 re mi
This gift of love and righteousness
fa# mi re si1 fa# mi re re
Scorned by the ones He came to save
re fa# la si si la fa# mi
'Til on that cross as Jesus died
re RE DO# si si la fa# mi
The wrath of God was satisfied
la1 si1 re re la1 si1 re mi
For every sin on Him was laid
fa# mi re si1 fa# mi re re
Here in the death of Christ I live

la1 si1 re re la1 si1 re mi
There in the ground His body lay
fa# mi re si1 fa# mi re re
Light of the world by darkness slain
la1 si1 re re la1 si1 re mi
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
fa# mi re si1 fa# mi re re
Up from the grave He rose again
re fa# la si si la fa# mi
And as He stands in victory
re RE DO# si si la fa# mi
Sin's curse has lost its grip on me
la1 si1 re re la1 si1 re mi
For I am His and He is mine
fa# mi re si1 fa# mi re re
Bought with the precious blood of Christ

la1 si1 re re la1 si1 re mi
No guilt in life , no fear in death
fa# mi re si1 fa# mi re re
This is the power of Christ in me
la1 si1 re re la1 si1 re mi
From life's first cry to final breath
fa# mi re si1 fa# mi re re
Jesus commands my destiny
re fa# la si si la fa# mi
No power of hell , no scheme of man
re RE DO# si si la fa# mi
Can ever pluck me from His hand
la1 si1 re re la1 si1 re mi
Till He returns or calls me home
fa# mi re si1 fa# mi re re
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand