In Christ Alone

Text/Music: Stuart Townsend and Keith GettyGenre: HymnLanguage: EnglishScripture References: Isaiah 28:16; Matthew 18:1-10; 27:57-66; Luke 6:46-49; 23:10-11; John 8:12; 10:14; 14:1-6; 16:7-11; 19:28-30; Romans 5:5-11; 8:1, 37-39; 1 Corinthians 3:9-11; 15:12-23, 54-58; Galatians 3:13-14; 4:4-7; Ephesians 1:17- 23; 2:20; Philippians 1:6, 27; 4:12; Colossians 1:15-17; Hebrews 10:1-10; 13:20; 1 Peter 1:3-5; 2:1-7; 1 John 2:1-2Liturgical Read More…

I Love the Man of Calvary

(Also: I Love that Man of Galilee)Composer: AnonymousGenre: Gospel MusicLanguage: EnglishScripture References: Matthew 27:33; Mark 15:22; Luke 23:33; 1 Peter 2:24Liturgical Uses/Seasons: Easter, LentThemes: Salvation, Resurrection This Nigerian gospel lyric airs is a familiar song that expresses the salvific history of Jesus Christ for humanity. It is an expression of love and heart of gratitude from Read More…

Because He Lives

Text: Gloria and William J. GaitherMusic: William J. GaitherGenre: HymnLanguage: EnglishScripture References: John 14:17-19; Galatians 2:20; Hebrews 7:23-25; Romans 6:8-10; 1 Corinthians 15:12-22, 54-57; Philippians 4:6-7Liturgical Uses/Seasons: Assurance, Confession of Faith, EasterThemes: Resurrection, Victory A good number of Nigerian believers enjoy singing this hymn because of its message of hope. Though the hymn theologically is categorized as a hymn Read More…