January Song of the Month - Christ the True and Better

"One of the great theological treasures of our time is the renewed emphasis on seeing Christ throughout all of Scripture. While the lives of biblical characters offer many lessons, their ultimate purpose is to point us to the central figure of the Bible: Jesus Christ. This hymn traces the line of Adam, Isaac, Moses, and David, celebrating how their stories find their fulfillment in the life and work of the Savior." – Matt Boswell

Songwriters: Matt Boswell / Matt Papa / Keith Getty
Christ The True And Better lyrics © Love Your Enemies Publishing, Getty Music Publishing, Messenger Hymns, Getty Music Hymns And Songs

​Scripture References:
1 Corinthians 15, Exodus 5-14, Genesis 22, Genesis 3, Hebrews 3:1-6, Luke 23:45, Mark 15:38, Matthew 27:51, Romans 5:12-21

Lyrics:
Christ the true and better Adam
Son of God and Son of man
Who, when tempted in the garden
Never yielded, never sinned
He who makes the many righteous
Brings us back to life again
Dying, He reversed the curse
Then rising, crushed the serpent's head

Christ the true and better Isaac
Humble Son of sacrifice
Who would climb the fearful mountain
There to offer up His life
Laid with faith upon the altar
Father's joy and only Son
There salvation was provided
Oh, what full and boundless love

Amen, amen
From beginning to end
Christ the story, His the glory
Alleluia, amen

Christ the true and better Moses
Called to lead a people home
Standing bold to earthly powers
God's great glory to be known
With his arms stretched wide to heaven
See the waters part in two
See the veil is torn forever
Cleansed with blood we pass now through

Amen, amen
From beginning to end
Christ the story, His the glory
Alleluia, amen

Christ the true and better David
Lowly shepherd, mighty King
He, the champion in the battle
Where, O death, is now thy sting?
In our place He bled and conquered
Crown Him Lord of majesty
His shall be the throne forever
We shall e'er His people be

Amen, amen
From beginning to end
Christ the story, His the glory
Alleluia, amen

Amen, amen
From beginning to end
Christ the story, His the glory
Alleluia, amen

Christ the story, His the glory
Alleluia, amen

Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Matt Boswell / Matt Papa / Keith Getty
Christ The True And Better lyrics © Love Your Enemies Publishing, Getty Music Publishing, Messenger Hymns, Getty Music Hymns And Songs