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The Cause of Christ

By West Coast Baptist College

3,378 views Jun 18, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

West Coast Baptist College's song 'The Cause of Christ' is a declaration of wholehearted devotion to Jesus. The lyrics express a desire to be known for loving Christ, building His church, and making His name known. The singer surrenders all personal ambitions, leaving behind what was once dear, for the joy of serving Christ. The song emphasizes that Jesus is the soul's prize, whether in joy or trial, and that all hope abides in Him. It concludes with a prayer that one's life would be marked by building God's name rather than one's own fame.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

Verse 1

The only thing I want in life 

is to be known for loving Christ 

To build His church

To love His bride

And make His name known far and wide


Chorus

For this cause I live

For this cause I'd die

I surrender all

For the cause of Christ

All I once held dear

I will leave behind

For my joy is this

Oh the cause of Christ


Verse 2

He is all my soul will prize

Regardless of the joy or trial

When agonizing questions rise

In Jesus all my hope abides


Bridge

Jesus my Jesus

For Your glory for Your name

Jesus my Jesus

I will only sing Your praise


Chorus

For this cause I live

For this cause I'd die

I surrender all

For the cause of Christ

All I once held dear

I will leave behind

For my joy is this

Oh the cause of Christ


Outro 

It is not fame that I desire

Nor stature in my brother's eye

I pray it's said about my life

That I lived more to build Your name than mine

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