All I Have Is Christ

At the Desiring God National Conference this past weekend, we sang one of my favorite songs, "All I Have Is Christ," by Jordan Kauflin. The first time I heard this song I remember being so thankful and able to rejoice in all that Christ is and what He has done. The lyrics so vividly and accurately portray our utter depravity, and our lives in darkness without Christ and then transition into the grace that He's extended to us so that we might be found righteous in Him. I think the reason that I like this song so much is that it shows our dependency on Christ for everything -- that our salvation is not dependent on anything that we have done, but solely on Christ. We have much to be joyful over.


All I Have Is Christ

I once was lost in darkest night
Yet thought I knew the way
The sin that promised joy and life
Had led me to the grave
I had no hope that You would own
A rebel to Your will
And if You had not loved me first
I would refuse You still

But as I ran my hell-bound race
Indifferent to the cost
You looked upon my helpless state
And led me to the cross
And I beheld God’s love displayed
You suffered in my place
You bore the wrath reserved for me
Now all I know is grace

Hallelujah! All I have is Christ!
Hallelujah! Jesus is my life!

Now, Lord, I would be Yours alone
And live so all might see
The strength to follow Your commands
Could never come from me
Oh Father, use my ransomed life
In any way You choose
And let my song forever be
My only boast is You

Hallelujah! All I have is Christ!
Hallelujah! Jesus is my life!