The song “Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me” premiered in the fall of 2019 on Selah’s album Firm Foundation and has quickly become their most saved song on Spotify and Apple music. Months later, and not only are the lyrics perfect for Easter, but also speak to these difficult times and offer assurance of victory. Member Todd Smith shares the significance of the lyrics for his own life and the hope he has for others:
“One year ago today (April 3rd) we lost my father-in-law Dane. We are still broken and my wife Angie cries so many nights. Next week (April 7th) my daughter Audrey would have turned 12 years old. We lost her the day she was born. People I know are losing family members to Covid-19. People I know are trying to figure out how they will provide for their families over the next couple months. Remember all the times God has brought you through before. God has brought this world through crisis before and He will do it again. Let’s keep praying for people around this country and the world (I grew up in Congo, Africa. They believe as many as 75,000 people in the city of KINSHASA will not survive). The Church is the hope of Jesus Christ. Keep giving to people in need. Keep connecting with friends, neighbors, and loved ones. Keep staying at home. May God protect you medical care workers, truck drivers, grocery store clerks, first responders, and police officers.
The words of this song give me hope because Jesus has walked with our family through the darkness before…”
The night is dark but I am not forsaken
For by my side, the Saviour He will stay
For by my side, the Saviour He will stay
I labour on in weakness and rejoicing
For in my need, His power is displayed
To this I hold, my Shepherd will defend me
Through the deepest valley He will lead
Oh the night has been won, and I shall overcome!
Yet not I, but through Christ in me