| In Christ Alone | |
|---|---|
| by Keith Getty | |
| Genre | Contemporary Christian hymn |
| Written | 2001 |
| Text | Stuart Townend |
| Meter | 8.8.8.8 D |
| Melody | "In Christ Alone" |
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"In Christ Alone" is a popular modern Christian song written by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend, both songwriters of Christian hymns and contemporary worship music in the United Kingdom. The song, with a strong Irish melody, is the first hymn they penned together.[1][2] The music was by Getty and the original lyrics by Townend. It was composed in 2001.
"In Christ Alone" is considered a Christian credal song for belief in Jesus Christ. The theme of the song is the life, death and resurrection of Christ,[3] and that he is God whom even death cannot hold.
The song is commonly known as "In Christ Alone (My Hope Is Found)" and "In Christ Alone (I Stand)" taking verses from the song. It has become very popular and has been the subject of many cover versions[4] and many language translations.
- ^ "In Christ Alone". Gettymusic.com. Archived from the original on 14 April 2012. Retrieved 7 March 2012.
- ^ "Songfacts: In Christ Alone by Newsboys". Songfacts.com. Retrieved 7 March 2012.
- ^ "In Christ Alone". Stuarttownend.co.uk. Retrieved 7 March 2012.
- ^ Akins, Debra (22 July 2004). "Debra Akins in Crosswalk.com: Song Story – "In Christ Alone"". Crosswalk.com. Salem Web Network. Retrieved 7 March 2012.