CityAlight - Christ is Mine Forevemore Lyrics
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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CityAlight - Christ Is Mine Forevermore (Lyric Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on November 27, 2016, CityAlight's "Christ is Mine Forevermore" is a powerful declaration of unwavering faith, a song that delves deep into the soul's journey through struggle and ultimate triumph, all anchored by the steadfast love of Christ. The narrative of the song grapples with the inherent human tendency to be drawn to worldly comforts and transient treasures, acknowledging the soul's inclination to stray from its divine purpose and "forsake the King of kings." This honest admission of our fallen nature is not a point of condemnation, but rather a springboard to the song's central message of redemptive grace. The lyrics beautifully articulate the profound assurance found in a Redeemer, even when faced with personal failings and the inevitable falls that punctuate life's path. The core truth conveyed is that Christ's sacrifice has fully atoned for every imperfection, establishing an unbreakable claim of belonging: "I am his forevermore."
The song further explores the realities of sorrow and the often-unseen challenges that necessitate a spiritual journey through difficult seasons, likening them to traversing a valley where earthly comforts may seem absent. Yet, it pivots from the experience of hardship to the divine provision that accompanies it. The peace described is not the absence of trouble, but a "peace that flows from heaven," a profound calm that transcends circumstances. This is coupled with a divine strength available "in times of need," a reminder that even the most painful experiences are not in vain but are part of Christ's ongoing work of completion within the believer. Drawing a parallel to the biblical concept of being a "stranger" and "pilgrim" (1 Peter 2:11), the lyrics acknowledge the inevitable conflicts and "harm and hatred for his name" encountered on the narrow way, a sentiment echoed in Jesus' own words about the world's opposition to his followers (John 15:18-19).
However, for these battles, the song offers the assurance of spiritual "armour" strong enough to endure, and the certainty of divine deliverance to a glorious destination, the "golden shore." This imagery powerfully connects to the hope of heaven, the ultimate "Zion city" where believers will walk beside the King. It is in this eternal perspective that true and lasting treasure is found, solidifying the song's resounding affirmation: "Christ is mine forevermore." The final stanza is a vibrant call to the soul to rejoice, to recognize Christ's love as the ultimate reward, dispelling fear and cementing the certainty of hope. This song doesn't just offer comfort; it provides a robust theological framework for enduring faith, reminding listeners that their belonging in Christ is absolute and eternal, a truth that underpins every aspect of their earthly journey and their eternal destiny.