Lyrics
Mine are days that God has numbered
I was made to walk with Him
Yet I look for worldly treasure
And forsake the King of kings
But mine is hope in my Redeemer
Though I fall, his love is sure
For Christ has paid for every failing
I am his forevermore
Mine are tears in times of sorrow
Darkness not yet understood
Through the valley I must travel
Where I see no earthly good
But mine is peace that flows from heaven
And the strength in times of need
I know my pain will not be wasted
Christ completes his work in me
Mine are days here as a stranger
Pilgrim on a narrow way
One with Christ I will encounter
Harm and hatred for his name
But mine is armour for this battle
Strong enough to last the war
And he has said he will deliver
Safely to the golden shore
And mine are keys to Zion city
Where beside the King I walk
For there my heart has found its treasure
Christ is mine forevermore
Come rejoice now, O my soul
For his love is my reward
Fear is gone and hope is sure
Christ is mine forevermore
And mine are keys to Zion city
Where beside the King I walk
For there my heart has found its treasure
Christ is mine forevermore
Christ is mine forevermore
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Meaning & Inspiration
Christ Is Mine Forevermore traces a believer’s security through weakness, sorrow, opposition, and hope. Each stanza acknowledges a real difficulty: the pull of earthly treasure, pain that remains hard to understand, and hostility faced while following Christ. Against each concern, the song places a corresponding gift in Christ—redemption, peace, strength, protection, and a lasting home. The recurring declaration of belonging therefore rests not on personal steadiness but on the Redeemer’s sure love and completed payment for failure.
Several biblical themes meet in this confession. God’s promise to complete his work in believers is stated almost directly, and the image of a stranger traveling toward a heavenly city resembles the faithful pilgrims described in Hebrews. The final vision of walking beside the King directs present hope toward communion with Christ. By calling the soul to rejoice, the refrain gathers grief and confidence into worship: fear yields to secure hope because Christ himself, rather than earthly circumstances, is presented as the believer’s reward forever.
Related Scripture
- Philippians 1:6 The lyric that Christ completes his work echoes God’s promise to bring his good work to completion.
- Hebrews 11:13-16 The song’s stranger and pilgrim imagery points toward the better, heavenly country and city.
- Romans 8:38-39 The assurance of belonging to Christ reflects the security of God’s love in Christ.