Welcome to the final episode of "10 Hymns Every Christian Should Know," hosted by Worship Pastor Clyde Copeland and Associate Worship Leader Lindsay Fralick. Today, we close the series with a look at one of the most significant modern hymns: "In Christ Alone."

Written by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend, this contemporary hymn is a cornerstone of the modern hymn movement. We discuss its unique blend of a contemporary, singable melody with an "old" hymn feeling.

The description delves into the significance of the word "alone" (sola). It highlights the core Protestant beliefs of being saved by faith alone and Scripture being the highest authority, all of which are rooted in Christ alone.

A major topic of discussion is the controversial line in verse two: "Till on the cross as Jesus died, The wrath of God was satisfied". We explain that this phrase teaches the essential, biblical doctrine of Penal Substitutionary Atonement, meaning Jesus took God's wrath in our place to satisfy the payment for sin. We also touch on the influence this hymn has had on encouraging other worship leaders to write theologically rich, modern hymns.

The 5:19 Worship Podcast is a ministry of Grand Parkway Baptist Church

Welcome back to "10 Hymns Every Christian Should Know," a series hosted by Grand Parkway Baptist Church's Worship Pastor, Clyde Copeland, and Associate Worship Leader, Lindsay Fralick.

In this episode, we explore the moving hymn "Abide with Me," written by Henry Francis Lyte. Lyte, who had a difficult relationship with his father, still wrote about a warm and loving Father, demonstrating the power of the gospel to transform our understanding. The hymn is based on Luke 24, where the disciples ask Jesus to "abide with us, for it is toward evening". It is a prayer for God's presence during trials and as we approach the end of our lives.

We also discuss why hymns that face mortality head-on, like this one, are so important. They remind us that there is something more waiting for us beyond this life. Thinking about our mortality changes everything, preventing us from turning our current life into an idol.

Finally, we reflect on the powerful line "though rebellious and perverse meanwhile, Thou hast not left me". This phrase gives us language for our own moments of doubt and shows that God's love always pulls us back, even when we have shown by our actions that we want to leave him. This hymn, like others that speak to our suffering, resonates deeply because it gives us language for feelings we didn't realize we needed to express.

The 5:19 Worship Podcast is a ministry of Grand Parkway Baptist Church

Welcome back to "10 Hymns Every Christian Should Know," a series hosted by Grand Parkway Baptist Church's Worship Pastor, Clyde Copeland, and Associate Worship Leader, Lindsay Fralick.

In this episode, we explore the powerful hymn "Man of Sorrows, What a Name," written by Philip Paul Bliss in 1875. A music teacher and worship leader, Bliss wrote many hymns during the 19th century. He tragically died young in a train accident, and this hymn is one of his enduring legacies.

The title "Man of Sorrows" comes directly from Isaiah 53, a famous passage that prophesies about Jesus. The hymn teaches the doctrine of Penal Substitutionary Atonement, which means Jesus took the penalty and wrath for our sins on the cross, standing in our place.

The hymn tells the story of our salvation, beginning with Jesus' mission to save sinners, detailing His work on the cross, His ascension into heaven, and His promised return as our "glorious King". The final line, "Hallelujah, what a Savior," is a song we will sing for a long time, even in heaven.

The 5:19 Worship Podcast is a ministry of Grand Parkway Baptist Church