Even if I saved a soul from death;
Played the hero till my dying breath;
Gave up all my treasures to the poor -
Living a life that's pure.
All my goodness now I count as loss
Next to the importance of the cross.
To be known by you and you to know:
This is the highest goal.

I can do no better than to know you.
I can do no better than to love you.
I can do no better than to worship you.
Knowing you is still the highest call.
All alone you are my all in all.

Jesus, it is you I love the most.
Jesus, it is you in whom I boast.
I am not ashamed to own your grace.
Your holiness I embrace.
All my goodness now I count as loss
Next to the importance of the cross.
To be known by you, and you to know:
This is the highest goal.