"In Christ Alone!" by Keith and Kristyn Getty

Today was such a blessing of worship at our Church.  Our pastor is preaching amazing and challenging messages teaching us the Book of James.  We sang one of our family favorites, "In Christ Alone" by one of our top groups, Keith and Kristyn Getty of Getty Music! 

They are so awesome!  I've written it before and you can check them out.  They are from Ireland and now live in Nashville!  And they are expecting their first child soon.  It has been fun to see them in concert at our church twice and to follow their journey almost four years now.

Join us as part of their fan club on their Facebook Page.

And enjoy the video of Kristyn singing "In Christ Alone" live:



Enjoy the lyrics as well:


In Christ Alone 

In Christ alone my hope is found
He is my light, my strength, my song
This Cornerstone, this solid ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm

What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My Comforter, my All in All
Here in the love of Christ I stand

In Christ alone, who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless Babe
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save

'Til on that cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ I live, I live

There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave He rose again

And as He stands in victory
Sin's curse has lost its grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
Bought with the precious blood of Christ

No guilt in life, no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
From a life's first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny

No power of hell, no scheme of man
Could ever pluck me from His hand
'Til He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I stand




Warmly,  Carolina Mama

Getty Music Greatness

They're all that!


Guess what we get to do? Hear them live! We're huge fans. Check out these to amazing songs of theirs below. And at their website: Getty Music.
Better yet, check them out live! You'll be blessed!



HEAR THE CALL OF THE KINGDOM

"Hear The Call of The Kingdom"
Words and Music by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend
Copyright © 2006 Thankyou Music

Hear the call of the kingdom
Lift your eyes to the King
Let His song rise within you
As a fragrant offering
Of how God rich in mercy
Came in Christ to redeem
All who trust in His unfailing grace

Hear the call of the Kingdom
To be children of light
With the mercy of heaven
The humility of Christ
Walking justly before Him
Loving all that is right
That the life of Christ may shine through us

(Chorus)
King of Heaven we will answer the call
We will follow bringing hope to the world
Filled with passion, filled with power to proclaim
Salvation in Jesus' name

Hear the call of the Kingdom
To reach out to the lost
With the Father's compassion
In the wonder of the cross
Bringing peace and forgiveness
And a hope yet to come
Let the nations put their trust in Him

HEAR THE CALL OF THE KINGDOM

"Hear The Call of The Kingdom"
Words and Music by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend
Copyright © 2006 Thankyou Music

Hear the call of the kingdom
Lift your eyes to the King
Let His song rise within you
As a fragrant offering
Of how God rich in mercy
Came in Christ to redeem
All who trust in His unfailing grace

Hear the call of the Kingdom
To be children of light
With the mercy of heaven
The humility of Christ
Walking justly before Him
Loving all that is right
That the life of Christ may shine through us

(Chorus)
King of Heaven we will answer the call
We will follow bringing hope to the world
Filled with passion, filled with power to proclaim
Salvation in Jesus' name

Hear the call of the Kingdom
To reach out to the lost
With the Father's compassion
In the wonder of the cross
Bringing peace and forgiveness
And a hope yet to come
Let the nations put their trust in Him

HEAR THE CALL OF THE KINGDOM

"Hear The Call of The Kingdom"
Words and Music by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend
Copyright © 2006 Thankyou Music

Hear the call of the kingdom
Lift your eyes to the King
Let His song rise within you
As a fragrant offering
Of how God rich in mercy
Came in Christ to redeem
All who trust in His unfailing grace

Hear the call of the Kingdom
To be children of light
With the mercy of heaven
The humility of Christ
Walking justly before Him
Loving all that is right
That the life of Christ may shine through us

(Chorus)
King of Heaven we will answer the call
We will follow bringing hope to the world
Filled with passion, filled with power to proclaim
Salvation in Jesus' name

Hear the call of the Kingdom
To reach out to the lost
With the Father's compassion
In the wonder of the cross
Bringing peace and forgiveness
And a hope yet to come
Let the nations put their trust in Him

Have a blessed Sunday!

Warmly,

Getty Music: Awaken The Dawn

Mountain Man is on top of his game and Christian music is one way I love it! He surprised us all with this a few weeks back.

Getty Music

We have thoroughly enjoyed it and been blessed by this amazing new CD by Keith and Kristyn Getty.
Mountain Man is on top of his game and Christian music is one way I love it! He surprised us all with this a few weeks back.
AWAKEN THE DAWN is a new collection of hymns and songs from Keith and Kristyn Getty. With a distinctly Irish flavor and shaped as a service of worship, this album takes you on a lyrical journey of grace and hope for all the nations.

Here is one of their best loved hits that we still love to listen to often.



I'd love to hear some of your favorite Christian music. Please share in the comments and until then, Enjoy the Getty Music and be blessed this Lord's Day!

Warmly,

Getty Music Giveaway Goodness

Ya'll remember when we attended the Getty Music concert recently and totally fell in love with Keith and Kristyn Getty's Music? Well, now we're spreading the love!

So in other words, the "Win It Wednesday" Giveaway is back! :) And in good fashion. Just for Boo Mama we're giving away a subscription to Southern Living. Just kidding! (Sophie, :) I will check out the 'new' look and will mostly likely agree because how can a Southern Girl 'change' - change tradition? Who are they talking to here!) Okay, I know do not email me and let me know that Boo Mama doesn't read here. It is okay and afterall it's okay to dream. She would totally understand that I'm read by "Tens of people every day!" ;)

Getty Music has given us a bit of "Bloggy Giveaway" Goodness through their awesome music!! I am so excited to share! They are offering one of their lovely, worship Getty Music CDs AND Getty Songbook. ;) (please note in the comments if you or your church can use the Songbook so it can get good use! :)

To Enter the Giveaway:

1) Go to Getty Music
2) Then Mention Getty Music/this Giveaway on your blog so you too can help spread the word about their awesome music :)
3) And then Comment here and expect great things! And Be Blessed!
* Oh, and it's a bonus to leave them an uplifting comment or email letting them know of your newfound musical knowledge.

Best to you! And you could even enjoy live by checking out their website for their concert appearances in your area. I'm just letting you know.

And because it is "Win It Wednesday" I'll leave this open until noon on Wednesday.

Warmly,

Keith and Kristyn Getty Concert - Blessed by Getty Music

Keith and Kristyn Getty are the huge buzz here right now. The Irish Couple, Keith and Kristyn Getty of Getty Music were in concert here. We were really blessed with their awesome music and worship!

Can I just say "Amazing!" Look here at the Getty Music website. This couple is gifted and really brings it to the Church - the body of Christ worshiping Him in unity.

Here's what their website says:

"Who is creating the next generation of hymns for the Church? And greater still, has the unique formula of the hymn been abandoned on the back pew of the praise & worship movement? Irish composers and artists Keith & Kristyn Getty don't believe so, and they're on a mission to revive the art of hymnody for a new generation.
"There are two reasons we write modern hymns," explains Keith. "First, it's to help teach the faith. What we sing affects how we think, how we feel and ultimately how we live, so it's so important that we sing the whole scope of truth the Bible has given us. The second reason is to try and create a more timeless musical style that every generation can sing, a style that relates to the past and the future."

I love this. We all know the "praise and worship movement" has been a fun, refreshing music of our generation. I love "the greats" - Third Day, Steven Curtis Chapman, Mercy Me, and on. Yet, the hymns of old are becoming lost today. Also, as the church finds their way in the music of contemporary and classic hymns there sometimes seems to be no mixing.

An all of nothing if you wish - one or the other - traditional hymns, or a rock band. So what our community loved about Getty Music is the mix. The classic sound of hymns written for today. For example, it was powerful when they ended the concert with eveyone encoring to "Power In The Blood!" That's an old hymn some may recognize and yet it had such a wonderful beat and rythm they had the packed out venue with overflowing on our feet - singing, clapping, dancing - did I say these Baptist, Southerners were d.a.n.c.i.n.g.

And the heavens rejoiced. Here are the lyrics to the youtube of "Jesus, Draw Me Nearer!" which moved me more than any song since my husband sang to me at our Wedding ten years ago. And that's Power!

"Jesus Draw Me Ever Nearer"
Music by Keith Getty; Words by Margaret Becker
Copyright © 2002 Thankyou Music

Jesus draw me ever nearer
As I labour through the storm.
You have called me to this passage,
and I'll follow, though I'm worn.

May this journey bring a blessing,
May I rise on wings of faith;
And at the end of my heart's testing,
With Your likeness let me wake.

Jesus guide me through the tempest;
Keep my spirit staid and sure.
When the midnight meets the morning,
Let me love You even more.

Let the treasures of the trial
Form within me as I go -
And at the end of this long passage,
Let me leave them at Your throne.

Warmly,