Whatever gains I've had, whatever my success,
Whatever I've accomplished when I've done my best —
I count it all as loss compared to what was done
When God redeemed my life by sending Christ the Son.

I've lived through many days; there's much that I have learned.
I've planned and prospered, faced new challenge, worked and earned.
Yet no affirming word, no merit or award,
Can ever be as great as knowing Christ my Lord.

There's power in his death — in loving sacrifice.
There's power in God's gift of everlasting life.
Because I am God's own, I press on toward the goal:
To know my Savior and in him to be made whole.