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Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me

By CityAlight

17,653 views Jun 10, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

CityAlight’s “Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me” is about the believer’s complete dependence on Jesus for salvation, strength, and perseverance. The song contrasts human weakness with Christ’s sustaining power, repeating the idea that any good in the Christian life comes through Christ, not personal effort. It touches on themes of forgiveness, security in suffering, and the hope of eternal life, with a clear reference to Christ’s death and resurrection as the basis for freedom from sin and fear.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

Verse 1

What gift of grace is Jesus my redeemer

There is no more for heaven now to give

He is my joy, my righteousness, and freedom

My steadfast love, my deep and boundless peace


Refrain 1

To this I hold, my hope is only Jesus

For my life is wholly bound to his

Oh how strange and divine, I can sing: all is mine!

Yet not I, but through Christ in me


Verse2

The night is dark but I am not forsaken

For by my side, the Saviour He will stay

I labour on in weakness and rejoicing

For in my need, His power is displayed


To this I hold, my Shepherd will defend me

Through the deepest valley He will lead

Oh the night has been won, and I shall overcome!

Yet not I, but through Christ in me


Verse 3

No fate I dread, I know I am forgiven

The future sure, the price it has been paid

For Jesus bled and suffered for my pardon

And He was raised to overthrow the grave


To this I hold, my sin has been defeated

Jesus now and ever is my plea

Oh the chains are released, I can sing: I am free!

Yet not I, but through Christ in me


Verse 4

With every breath I long to follow Jesus

For He has said that He will bring me home

And day by day I know He will renew me

Until I stand with joy before the throne


To this I hold, my hope is only Jesus

All the glory evermore to Him

When the race is complete, still my lips shall repeat:

Yet not I, but through Christ in me!


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When the race is complete, still my lips shall repeat:

Yet not I, but through Christ in me!

Yet not I, but through Christ in me!

Yet not I, but through Christ in me!


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