Lyrics

The Upward Call

I count all things lost
For the excellence of the knowledge of
Christ Jesus my Lord
I have suffered the loss of all things
And I count them as rubbish that I may gain
Christ Jesus my Lord

That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection
And have fellowship in His suffering and death
That I might be found in Him (not having my own righteousness)
But the righteousness which comes from God by faith

I press on toward the goal for the prize
I press on toward the goal for the prize
I press on toward the goal for the prize
The upward call of God in Jesus Christ

My citizenship is in heaven
From which I eagerly await the Savior
Christ Jesus my Lord
He will transform this lowly body
That it may be made like His, the glorious body of
Christ Jesus my Lord

That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection
And have fellowship in His suffering and death
That I might be found in Him (not having my own righteousness)
But the righteousness which comes from God by faith

Rejoice in the Lord! Again I say rejoice!
Let your gentleness be known to all men
And the peace of God
Which surpasses understanding
Will guard your heart and mind
With the power of Him

I press on toward the goal for the prize
I press on toward the goal for the prize
I press on toward the goal for the prize
The upward call of God in Jesus Christ

© 2020 Gregg Shively