Christ Above All

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The Story Behind Christ Above All:

As I was gearing up to transition in my weekly devotional that I write and email Music Tribe and record as my podcast, Applying the Bible – I was about to wrap up the book of Luke and transition to the book of Colossians and I was stirred to write a worshipful song to go along with our devotional study.

I took truths found in each chapter to write the lyrics:

• Chorus – Colossians 1&2
• Verse 1 – Colossians 1
• Verse 2 – Colossians 2
• Bridge – Colossians 3
• Outro – Colossians 4

Bible Verses & Biblical Themes in Christ Above All:

• (Colossians 1:16-17) He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him
• (Colossians 1:19-20) For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.
• (Colossians 2:13-14) And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross.
• (Colossians 3:5a) Put to death therefore what is earthly in you
• (Colossians 3:14-15) And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.
• (Colossians 2:10) And you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule and authority.
• (Colossians 1:23a) if indeed you continue in the faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting from the hope of the gospel that you heard
• (Colossians 2:6-7) Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith
• (Colossians 4:6) Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person
• (Colossians 4:2-3) Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ

Chords & Lyrics

Christ Above All

Krystal Craven

Key: Bb
Capo: 3
Tempo: 71
Sequence: Intro, V1, C, V2, C, Bridge, C, C, Outro

Intro:
G  Em7 C  G  Em7 C

Verse 1:
 G
You are the image of the unseen God
 Em7            C       G
Firstborn over all the earth
 Em7                          G
All things were made by Your mighty hand
    C                     D
In You, everything finds worth
 G                  D/F#   G
You are before all time began
    Em7            C          G
And in You, all things hold tight
      Em7        C        G      D/F#
The fullness of God in fragile flesh
      Em                   D
Now reigning in heaven’s light

Chorus:
              G          C        D
Christ above all — You hold it together
            G         C        D
Risen and ruling, unshaken forever
           C    D             Em
Rooted in You, we will never fall
     C         D                   G    Em7 C
Our Lord and Savior — Christ above all

Verse 2:
 G                         D     G
We once were dead in our sinful ways
     C            D      G
But You canceled every debt
 Em                        G      D
You nailed it all to the rugged cross
           Em               D
And our position in You is set
G                   D/F#    G
No longer bound by law or pride
C             D        G
We walk in freedom’s flame
  C                   Em7        D
Alive in You, we’re raised with hope
     Em7            D
Complete in Jesus’ name

Chorus:

Bridge:
    C                D
We lay down anger, pride, and shame,
 Em7                  G/D         C
Put off the lies and old self’s name.
       C                   D
With patience, kindness, hearts made new,
     Em7                G/D          C
We clothe ourselves in love that’s true.
       G                     D      Em
Let Christ’s deep peace rule every part,
     Am7              C        D
And bind us close in one new heart.

Chorus 2x:
              G          C        D
Christ above all — You hold it together
           Em7        C       D
Risen and ruling, unshaken forever
           C    D             Em
Rooted in You, we will never fall
     C         Dsus4 D
Our Lord and Savior

              G          C        D
Christ above all — You hold it together
            Em        C        D
Risen and ruling, unshaken forever
           C    D             Em
Rooted in You, we will never fall
     C         D                   G
Our Lord and Savior — Christ above all

Outro:
            C     D             Em7
With every word, may grace be shown
              C    D             Em7
Let prayers arise before Your throne
                C    D     Em
Make known the mystery to all
     C         D                   G   Em C  G  C  D G
Our Lord, our life — Christ above all