About “Christ Is Mine Forevermore”
CityAlight is the music ministry of St Paul's Anglican Church in Castle Hill, Sydney, with a stated vision of writing biblically rich lyrics set to simple melodies that congregations can actually sing. Written by team members Jonny Robinson and Rich Thompson, the song is a declaration of assurance, tracing the believer's security in Christ through night, trial and doubt to the promise of glory. Its opening cry for mercy echoes the language of Psalm 130.
Written by Jonny Robinson and Rich Thompson · Released 2016 on Only a Holy God · CCLI #7036096
- Released on CityAlight's 2016 album Only a Holy God, the record that brought the Sydney church's music to international attention
- Featured by Getty Music as its Family Hymn of the Month in May 2025
Scripture Psalm 130:1-2
Churches that sing it
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Frequently asked
Who wrote “Christ Is Mine Forevermore”?
Jonny Robinson and Rich Thompson. It was first released in 2016 on Only a Holy God.
What is “Christ Is Mine Forevermore” about?
CityAlight is the music ministry of St Paul's Anglican Church in Castle Hill, Sydney, with a stated vision of writing biblically rich lyrics set to simple melodies that congregations can actually sing. Written by team members Jonny Robinson and Rich Thompson, the song is a declaration of assurance, tracing the believer's security in Christ through night, trial and doubt to the promise of glory. Its opening cry for mercy echoes the language of Psalm 130.
How many churches sing “Christ Is Mine Forevermore”?
48 churches in the playlist.church map have it in their worship playlists, most often for Identity in Christ, Redemption — one of the most-adopted worship songs today.
What Bible verses inspired “Christ Is Mine Forevermore”?
It draws on Psalm 130:1-2.