You can take the silver, you can take the gold,
Take the un-told pleasures of the mind and soul.
Of this one thing I'm certain; I'm trading death for life;
You can take the world - but give me Christ!

You can take the power that the world can bring
And possess the passions of a mighty king.
Of this one thing I'm certain; I'm trading death for life;
You can take the world - but give me Christ!

Take a hold of position, wealth and power,
Build yourself a temple and a tower,
Eat the fruit of the labour of your pride,
Gather all of your treasures to your side.
Of this one thing I'm certain; I'm trading death for life;
You can take the world - but give me Christ!

I'm gonna stand before that multitude
Of angels and men,
I'm gonna stand before that crowd
Of souls on earth and in heaven,
I'm gonna stand and hereby testify,
No matter what the price;
?You can take the world - but give me Christ!"