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Hymnal Number
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Keys included:
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About this Hymn
This is a hymn on the call to missions and the cause of God's kingdom around the world. The song is dedicated to Danny Akin and our friends at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (SEBTS), who have sent and continue to send out countless missionaries to every corner of the world. The song has become SEBTS's seminary hymn.
Lyrics
Verse 1
For the cause of Christ the King, we give our lives, an offering, till all the earth resounds with ceaseless praise to the Son.
Verse 2
For the cause of Christ we go, with joy to reap, with faith to sow, as many see and many put their trust in the Son.
Chorus
Christ we proclaim, the name above ev'ry name, for all creation, ev'ry nation, God's salvation through the Son.
Verse 3
For the King once lifted high to cries of rage, of "Crucify!" endured the cross as ev'ry sin was laid on the Son.
Verse 4
To the King who conquered death, to free the poor and the oppressed, for lasting peace, for life and liberty in the Son.
Verse 5
Let it be my life's refrain: to live is Christ, to die is gain; deny myself, take up my cross and follow the Son.
For the cause of Christ the King, we give our lives, an offering, till all the earth resounds with ceaseless praise to the Son.
Verse 2
For the cause of Christ we go, with joy to reap, with faith to sow, as many see and many put their trust in the Son.
Chorus
Christ we proclaim, the name above ev'ry name, for all creation, ev'ry nation, God's salvation through the Son.
Verse 3
For the King once lifted high to cries of rage, of "Crucify!" endured the cross as ev'ry sin was laid on the Son.
Verse 4
To the King who conquered death, to free the poor and the oppressed, for lasting peace, for life and liberty in the Son.
Verse 5
Let it be my life's refrain: to live is Christ, to die is gain; deny myself, take up my cross and follow the Son.
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Attribution & Copyright
Words & Music: Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Stuart Townend © 2016 Getty Music Publishing / Townend Songs (Capitol CMG Publishing / www.capitolcmgpublishing.com, Song Solutions / www.songsolutions.com)