I could pursue a life of fun and ease,
With riches, games, and other things that please.
The hardships of my path I could evade
And follow steps my Lord has never laid;
But leaving all my hopes and dreams behind,
I trust that greater riches I shall find.
I glory in my weakness and my pain ~
For earthly loss will bring eternal gain.
I could pursue acceptance from all men
And fear the grave, the stake, the lion’s den.
I could pursue a well-known, honored name ~
And seek approval, praise, and earthly fame.
I choose instead affliction with my Lord,
Esteeming His reproach as my reward.
I glory in my weakness and my pain ~
For earthly loss will bring eternal gain.
To live for Christ is foolish to the world ~
But when the sinners into hell are hurled,
And fools for Christ have not a single fear,
Then who was truly foolish will be clear.
Without exception every man’s a fool ~
I choose for Christ, and bear the ridicule.
I glory in my weakness and my pain ~
For earthly loss will bring eternal gain.