The Best Reformed Hymns: 7 Popular Songs of the Reformation

Season 6 of Hymnology continues with By Grace Alone, a hymn rooted in Psalm 130 and penned by Martin Luther. Out of his own struggle to find peace with God, Luther came to see that forgiveness and righteousness are found not in our works, but in Christ alone. This hymn gives voice to that gospel hope: “If You remember each misdeed, who can remain before You? Only by grace, by grace alone.” Our prayer is that these words remind you that though our sins are great, God’s grace is greater. Salvation