"Instead, the problem is the word 'satisfied,' which the committee says refers to a specific view of theology that it rejects. The committee says there's plenty of wrath in the new hymnal.
"Critics say the proposed change was sparked by liberals wanting to take God's wrath out of the hymnal. "So the committee voted to drop the song," said Smietana. The song's authors, Stuart Townend and Northern Ireland born and now a Nashville resident, Keith Getty, objected. The Presbyterian Committee on Congregational Song wanted to substitute the words, "the love of God was magnified." He said that the original lyrics say that "on that cross, as Jesus died, the wrath of God was satisfied." The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.An extraordinary dispute has arisen over a lyric contained one of the most beloved contemporary Christian hymns of the modern-day Church, "In Christ Alone".Īccording to Bob Smietana of USA Today, the committee putting together a new hymnal for the Presbyterian Church (USA) dropped the popular hymn because the song's authors refused to change a phrase about the wrath of God. When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
What heights of love, what depths of peace The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: In Christ alone my hope is found,įirm through the fiercest drought and storm. The Getty/Townend song should not be confused with the similarly titled song "In Christ Alone" co-written by Don Koch and Shawn Craig, originally recorded by Michael English on his self-titled debut solo album Michael English, and many others. It has become very popular and has been the subject of many cover versions and many language translations. The song is commonly known as "In Christ Alone (My Hope Is Found)" and "In Christ Alone (I Stand)" taking verses from the song. The theme of the song is the life, death and resurrection of Christ, and that he is God whom even death cannot hold. "In Christ Alone" is considered a Christian credal song for belief in Jesus Christ. The music was by Getty and the original lyrics by Townend. The song, with a strong Irish melody, is the first hymn they penned together. "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.
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