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Christ Be Magnified

By Cody Carnes + Kari Jobe

2,948 views Jun 19, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Cody Carnes and Kari Jobe's song 'Christ Be Magnified' is a worship anthem that exalts Jesus above all else. The lyrics express a desire for Christ to be honored and lifted high in every aspect of life, from personal devotion to the universal praise of all creation. The song emphasizes rejecting idols, standing firm in faith despite feelings, and embracing the cross as a path to transformation and resurrection. It looks forward to Christ's return in glory, when every heart will join in the same song of praise. The message is rooted in surrender, perseverance, and the hope of eternal life.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

Were creation suddenly articulate
With a thousand tongues to lift one cry
Then from north to south and east to west
We?d hear Christ be magnified

Were the whole earth echoing His eminence
His name would burst from sea and sky
From rivers to the mountain tops
We?d hear Christ be magnified

O Christ be magnified
Let His praise arise
Christ be magnified in me
O Christ be magnified
From the altar of my life
Christ be magnified in me

When every creature finds its inmost melody
And every human heart its native cry
O then in one enraptured hymn of praise
We?ll sing Christ be magnified
(O be lifted high, Jesus)

I won?t bow to idols
I?ll stand strong and worship You
If it puts me in the fire
I?ll rejoice ?cause You?re there too

I won?t be formed by feelings
I hold fast to what is true
If the cross brings transformation
Then I?ll be crucified with You

Death is just the doorway
Into resurrection life
If I join You in Your sufferings
Then I?ll join You when You rise

And when You return in glory
With all the angels and the saints
My heart will still be singing
And my song will be the same

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