127 mobile phones, 3 weeks of lockdown, 1 inspiring message. This is New Irish Choir and Orchestra’s performance of “Christ our Hope in Life and Death” which was released on Easter Sunday.
A spokesperson for the group said, “As Christians we believe Jesus is neither dead nor absent. He is alive, present and offers new life in Him, giving us hope in the face of all circumstances. May these words bring you solace and encouragement whatever you are facing this Easter.”
Below is the link on You Tube and the words – or the lyrics…Enjoy, join in the praise.
See also Praise for this day on CNI today, and explore the feast of sacred music on the outing for Good Friday.
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What is our hope in life and death?
Christ alone, Christ alone.
What is our only confidence?
That our souls to Him belong.
Who holds our days within His hand?
What comes, apart from His command?
And what will keep us to the end?
The love of Christ, in which we stand.
O sing hallelujah!
Our hope springs eternal;
O sing hallelujah!
Now and ever we confess
Christ our hope in life and death.
What truth can calm the troubled soul?
God is good, God is good.
Where is His grace and goodness known?
In our great Redeemer’s blood.
Who holds our faith when fears arise?
Who stands above the stormy trial?
Who sends the waves that bring us nigh
Unto the shore, the rock of Christ?
Unto the grave, what shall we sing?
“Christ, He lives; Christ, He lives!”
And what reward will heaven bring?
Everlasting life with Him.
There we will rise to meet the Lord,
Then sin and death will be destroyed,
And we will feast in endless joy,
When Christ is ours forevermore.
Credits:
Christ our Hope in Life and Death
Words and Music by Keith Getty, Matt Boswell, Jordan Kauflin, Matt Merker, Matt Papa
©2020 Getty Music Publishing (BMI) / Messenger Hymns (BMI) / Jordan Kauflin Music (BMI) / Matthew Merker Music (BMI) / Getty Music Hymns and Songs (ASCAP) / Love Your Enemies Publishing (ASCAP) / adm at MusicServices.org
Orchestrated by Paul Campbell & John Langley of www.studio-orchestrations.com
Choral arrangement by Jonathan Rea
New Irish Choir and Orchestra is part of New Irish Arts www.newirisharts.com
Produced and Directed by Jonathan Rea
Special thanks to Clara Johnston and Thomas Brown for their help with the project, and to all the players and singers who have made it possible.
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