The Cause of Christ

 
Intro
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Verse 1
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The only thing I want in life is to be known for loving Christ
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To build His church, to love His bride
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And make His name known far and wide

Chorus 1
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For this cause I live, For this cause I'd die
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I sur-render all, For the cause of Christ
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All I once held dear I will leave behind
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For my joy is this! Oh, the cause of Christ

Tag
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Verse 2
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He is all my soul will prize regardless of the joy or trial
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When agonizing questions rise in Jesus all my hope abides

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Bridge
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Jesus, my Jesus, for Your glory, for Your name
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Jesus, my Jesus, I will only sing Your praise

Chorus 2
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For this cause I live, For this cause I'd die
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I sur-render all, For the cause of Christ
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All I once held dear I will leave behind
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For my joy is this! Oh, the cause of Christ
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For my joy is this! Oh, the cause of Christ

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Verse 3
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It is not fame that I desire
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Nor stature in my brother's eye 
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I pray it's said about my life
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That I lived more to build Your name than mine