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Reformation Hymn: We will trust God's Word alone

In September 2017 while attending the Sola 5/Rezolution Conference with Shingisai my daughter in Johannesburg hosted by Fontainebleau Community Church, I fell in love with the hymn "We will trust God's Word alone".

This new hymn from Bob Kauflin and Chris Anderson celebrates the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. Based on the 5 Solas of the Reformation (Sola Scriptura, Sola Fide, Sola Gratia, Solus Christus, and Soli Deo Gloria), Reformation Hymn gives a nod to the great hymn writer Martin Luther and points worshipers to Christ.

The words and music by Chris Anderson and Bob Kauflin are as follows:
We will trust God’s Word alone,                                                                          Where his perfect will is known;
Our traditions shift like sand
While his Truth forever stands.
We will live by faith alone,
Clothed in merit not our own;
All we claim is Jesus Christ
And his finished sacrifice.
Refrain:
Glory be, glory be to God alone,
Through the church he redeemed and made his own.                                              He has freed us, he will keep us till we’re safely home

Glory be, glory be to God alone!

We are saved by grace alone—

Undeserved, yet freely shown;
No accomplishment on earth
Can achieve the second birth.

We will stand on Christ alone,

The unyielding Cornerstone;
Nations rage and devils roar,
Still he reigns forevermore!


 The tune is as found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6lMC75e8uU
How did this great hymn come about? Listen to the author Bob Kauflin in his blog:    https://worshipmatters.com/2017/02/22/a-new-song-reformation-hymn/    explains:
While we already have many songs and hymns that help us remember and celebrate these truths, it seems appropriate to mark this 500 year anniversary with new songs. David Ward wrote one a couple years ago called Glory Be to God Alone, and I’m sure there are probably others.
Which brings me to this post. Last year Chris Anderson, a pastor and hymn writer I had met once at Together for the Gospel, emailed me to ask if I wanted to work on a Reformation Hymn with him. Sounded like a great idea.
So for about 8 months we emailed back and forth, worked on a Google doc, and finally came up with a song. It’s intended to be a concise, musical summary of Reformation truths that we stand on, live by, and treasure.
He further says:
Of course this song can be sung any time, not just during the 500 year anniversary of the Reformation. I pray it’s an encouragement to you as you consider what a great salvation God has given us through his Son!
You can download the MP3 below:
Enjoy this hymn in your personal and family devotions. ENjoy it in your church and Christian conferences!
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