Whatever Was My Gain

And whatever was my gain
I now consider loss
So that I might obtain
The glory of the cross

I used to think my standards
Were high and lofty goals
I could earn the admiration
Of most anyone I chose
But I found my purest motives
Were selfish from the start
And the highest of my standards
Couldn't change my sinful heart

And whatever was my gain
I now consider loss
So that I might obtain
The glory of the cross
And I know no greater prize
Than the One I'm reaching for
To know and follow Jesus my Lord

My zeal was all consuming
My knowledge unsurpassed
I had promise in my future
And took pride in my past
But my confidencеs crumbled
When I saw a Holy Face
And now thе only Righteous One
Has saved me by His grace

And whatever was my gain
I now consider loss
So that I might obtain
The glory of the cross
And I know no greater prize
Than the One I'm reaching for
To know and follow Jesus my Lord

I want to know Him
In His mighty resurrection
I want to know Him
And suffer for His name
I want to die with Him
And be a dim reflection
Of the Son of God who died
That I might live again

And whatever was my gain
I now consider loss
So that I might obtain
The glory of the cross
And I know no greater prize
Than the One I'm reaching for
To know and follow Jesus
(To know and follow)
To know and follow Jesus
(To know and follow)
To know and follow Jesus my Lord

I know no greater prize
I know no greater prize
Than the One I'm reaching for
I know no greater prize
Whatever was my gain
I now consider loss...