I think I first sang Mighty to Save on a Nefyn Camp, about 10 years ago. It's full of gospel themes, including of course, the Resurrection, with it's emphasis that Jesus 'rose and conquered the grave'.
This is one of many modern worship songs to come out of Hillsong. Hillsong is an Australian megachurch, which came into being in the outskirts of Sydney in 1983, and has since spread across the globe. The first Hillsong church in the UK opened in London in 1992.
The co-writers of Mighty to Save are Reuben Morgan and Ben Fielding, who are both Australian. Morgan is currently based in London, but like Fielding, attended Hillsong in Sydney for a number of years. Both hold the position of Worship Pastor in their respective Hillsong congregations.
Mighty to Save was first released on the Hillsong album of the same name in July 2006. In 2009 it won the award for Worship Song of the Year at the 40th annual GMA Dove Awards.
There's a lyric video of the song here.
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