At Grace Evan, we've benefited so much from Sovereign Grace Music and their commitment to biblical, Christ-exalting, cross-centered music. I've featured their music here before, and I do so again today.
The song of the week is called "All I Have Is Christ," written by Jordan Kauflin, and found on the Next 2009 live album.
Though it's a very new song, the verses actually read like a hymn, both in their rhythm and their richness of content. You'll find stout doctrine here, folks:
- Our deep depravity and helplessness
- The empty promises of sin
- The unfathomable love of God
- The saving work of Jesus
- And the redeemed soul's desire to live a life that points only to his glory
The beauty of this gospel leads to a simple chorus of celebration. Blogger and Crossway Publishers editor Justin Taylor made this helpful observation regarding the song's chorus:
One of the consistent raps against contemporary Christian music is its repetitiveness. But for me and my house, I see few downsides to having this refrain as the default setting in my mind throughout the day:Hallelujah! All I have is Christ
Hallelujah! Jesus is my life
Below are the full lyrics, followed by a video of the song being sung live at a recent Sovereign Grace young adult conference called Next. (The song can also be purchased here.)
All I Have Is Christ
words & music by Jordan Kauflin
I once was lost in darkest night
Yet thought I knew the way
The sin that promised joy and life
Had led me to the grave
I had no hope that You would own
A rebel to Your will
And if You had not loved me first
I would refuse You still
But as I ran my hell-bound race
Indifferent to the cost
You looked upon my helpless state
And led me to the cross
And I beheld God’s love displayed
You suffered in my place
You bore the wrath reserved for me
Now all I know is grace
Hallelujah! All I have is Christ
Hallelujah! Jesus is my life
Now, Lord, I would be Yours alone
And live so all might see
The strength to follow Your commands
Could never come from me
Oh Father, use my ransomed life
In any way You choose
And let my song forever be
My only boast is You
Hallelujah! All I have is Christ
Hallelujah! Jesus is my life
Video: All I Have Is Christ from Sovereign Grace Ministries on Vimeo.
