In early 2013, fifteen songwriters from St Paul's Castle Hill got together and began to work on new music for the church. The vision was for biblically-rich lyrics and simple melodies.
Over the course of the year, over fifty songs were written. Each was put through a strict review system involving a panel of songwriters, musicians and the pastoral ministry team.
In February 2014, ten of these songs were recorded live at our home church. Produced by Nathan Finochio (The Royal Royal) and mixed by Ainslie Grosser (Chris Tomlin
¡Cuatro años de duro trabajo!Este mes de mayo cumplimos cuatro años al aire. Seguimos trabajando en la difusión de este maravilloso instrumento, ¡gracias por participar en nuestra historia!
[Verse 1] GG/BC What gift of grace is Jesus my redeemer GG/BD There is no more for heaven now to give GG/BC He is my joy, my righteousness, and freedom GDG My steadfast love, my deep and boundless peace
[Refrain 1] CG/DG To this I hold, my hope is only Jesus CD For my life is wholly bound to his EmG/DG/BC Oh how strange and divine, I can sing: all is mine! GDG Yet not I, but through Christ in me
[Verse 2] GG/BC The night is dark but I am not forsaken GG/BD For by my side, the Saviour He will stay GG/BC I labour on in weakness and rejoicing GDG For in my need, His power is displayed
[Refrain 2] CG/DG To this I hold, my Shepherd will defend me CD Through the deepest valley He will lead EmG/DG/BC Oh the night has been won, and I shall overcome! GDG Yet not I, but through Christ in me
[Verse 3] GG/BC No fate I dread, I know I am forgiven GG/BD The future sure, the price it has been paid GG/BC For Jesus bled and suffered for my pardon GDG And He was raised to overthrow the grave
[Refrain 3] CG/DG To this I hold, my sin has been defeated CD Jesus now and ever is my plea EmG/DG/BC Oh the chains are released, I can sing: I am free! GDG Yet not I, but through Christ in me
[Verse 4] GG/BC With every breath I long to follow Jesus GG/BD For He has said that He will bring me home GG/BC And day by day I know He will renew me GDG Until I stand with joy before the throne
[Refrain 4] CG/DG To this I hold, my hope is only Jesus CD All the glory evermore to Him EmG/DG/BC When the race is complete, still my lips shall repeat: GDG Yet not I, but through Christ in me!
[Outro] EmG/DG/BC When the race is complete, still my lips shall repeat: GDEm Yet not I, but through Christ in me! GDEm Yet not I, but through Christ in me! GDG Yet not I, but through Christ in me!