Lyrics
I remember those melodies
The words we sang
When I first believed
Songs of redemption
Stories of hope
Heaven awakened
Inside my soul
And I sang in Christ alone
My solid ground
Oh, amazing grace
Yes, how sweet the sound
On that rugged cross
Jesus paid it all
Because He lives
This is my song
Peace like a river
Love so divine
Those words kept singing
Through the darkest nights
Sweet hymns of freedom
Anthems of praise
Remind my heart
To trust His name
In Christ alone
My solid ground
Amazing grace
Oh, how sweet the sound
On that rugged cross
Jesus paid it all
Because He lives
This is my song (yeah)
This is my story
This is my song
Praising my Savior (praising my Savior)
All the day long (all the day long)
Blessed assurance
Glory divine
Oh, hallelujah
Jesus is mine
And I sing in Christ alone (in Christ alone)
My solid ground (my solid ground)
Yes, amazing grace (oh, amazing grace)
Oh, how sweet the sound
On that rugged cross
Jesus paid it all
Because He lives (because He lives)
This is my song
Because He lives
This is my song (yeah)
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Meaning & Inspiration
The song gathers the language of familiar hymns into a personal confession of faith. Memories of redemption, hope, grace, the cross, and resurrection become more than nostalgia; they form a steady witness that carries the singer through dark nights. References to Christ as solid ground and to Jesus paying the debt of sin keep the focus on salvation rather than on memory alone. The recurring declaration that this is the singers song presents praise as an enduring response to what Christ has done.
Its final movement draws on the assurance of belonging to Jesus and praising the Savior throughout life. The lyric may call to mind the biblical pattern of receiving a new song from God and declaring his praise. It also reflects the central Christian proclamation that Christ died for sins and rose again. By joining several well-known hymn phrases, the song portrays inherited worship as living truth: grace remains sweet, the cross remains decisive, and the risen Christ remains the reason for confidence and praise.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 40:3 The psalm connects a new song with praise to God.
- 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 Paul summarizes the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ.