This young man does more in furthering the gospel through his “secular” music than most of you posting hateful and disapproving drivel on this website. Many other Owl City songs have pretty overtly Christian lyrics as well (ie Galaxies “Dear God you’re the only North Star I would follow this far…he is the saving grace of the galaxies”, Meteor Shower “I am not my own, for I have been made new”, etc.). My hat goes off to Adam Young for doing this piece. Whether there is a verse missing, or whether Owl City is not technically “Christian” should not matter at all. This, more than most worship songs, is such a beautiful love song between the singer and Jesus.

Wow, many of you people are so disgusting and hurtful in your posts! “If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless.” (James 1:26) When fears are stilled, when strivings cease What heights of love, what depths of peace The omitted verse is the one that is italicized and bold.įirm through the fiercest drought and storm

Nevertheless, I’m grateful that he recorded the song. Whatever the reason, it’s too bad he omitted it. Perhaps he left it out because all four verses push the song past the three and half minute time limit for pop songs. I have no idea why the second verse is omitted. This version leaves out the verse that talks about the cross. UPDATE: Tim Challies pointed out something in the comments below that I didn’t notice when I posted this earlier today. I just saw that Owl City has recorded a new version of “In Christ Alone.” You can download it here or listen below.

In christ alone owl city