As the primary “Bro. Sound Man” at Tabernacle of Praise in Manteca, Ca I have the privilege to be in a position to record many different preachers, singers, songs and messages.  It can be an often intense and at times nearly frustrating task every service to balance the needs of the platform and of the congregation.  I happen to love the challenge.

     Prior to my life in Christ I spent tons of energy and countless hours as a producer, performer and sound engineer.  Now, it is a great honor to be able to use those skills and that experience for the Kingdom of God.

     Recently, I had the opportunity to record Rev. Tyler Sullivan singing “In Christ Alone” prior to his preaching using my awesome Apogee Duet Audio Interface for iPad & Mac.  We had a lot of problems with the sound that night but persistence pays off.  I even made the mistake of starting the recording without the instrumental backing track.  I had to come back 2 days later and add the music to his voice while I was at home.

     After just a little engineering, I’m happy to share this mp3 with you.  It has become a favorite to listen to in my home and I’m certain it will be in your regular rotation. Download it.  Stream it. Share it. We appreciate Tyler’s ministry and you will too.

Though I could pride myself in battles won

For I’ve been blessed beyond measure

And by His strength alone, I overcome

Oh, I could stop and count successes

Like diamonds in my hands

But those trophies could not equal

To the grace by which I stand

In Christ alone, I place my trust

And find my glory in the power of the Cross

In every victory, let it be said of me

My source of strength, my source of hope is Christ alone

In Christ alone do I glory

For only by His grace I am redeemed

For only His tender mercy

Could reach beyond my weakness to my need

And now I seek no greater honor

Than just to know Him more

And to count my gains but losses

To the glory of my Lord

In Christ alone, I place my trust

And find my glory in the power of the Cross

In every victory, let it be said of me

My source of strength, my source of hope

Is Christ alone

SONGWRITERS

KOCH, DONALD A. / CRAIG, ANDREW SHAWN