Song · Philippians

Christ Magnified

A prisoner looks toward a bright cross beyond the open doorway, illustrating Christ made known through hardship.

Philippians 1:12–30

Summary

A prayer for Christ to be made known through courage, joy, and a life given to Him.

Lyrics

[Verse 1]

You began Your work within me,
And You’re working in me still.
Through each trial You are faithful,
Every purpose You fulfill.

What I thought would hold me captive,
You can use to make Christ known.
Even chains become a witness,
Through my life let Christ be shown.

[Chorus]

Christ be magnified in me,
Let the world see You through me.
Whether living, whether dying,
Christ be magnified in me.

[Verse 2]

I don’t know what waits before me,
Still my hope is fixed on You.
Give me courage, keep me faithful,
Let Christ shine in all I do.

Every day that lies before me,
Every breath that I receive,
All I am belongs to Jesus;
For Your glory let me live.

[Chorus]

Christ be magnified in me,
Let the world see You through me.
Whether living, whether dying,
Christ be magnified in me.

[Bridge]

To live is Christ, to die is gain;
My life is Yours through joy and pain.
Whatever comes, this hope remains:
To live is Christ, to die is gain.

[Final Chorus]

Christ be magnified in me,
Let the world see You through me.
Whether living, whether dying,
Christ be magnified in me.

Explore Scripture connections

Philippians 1:6God completes the work He began.
Philippians 1:12–18Hard circumstances can serve the progress of the gospel.
Philippians 1:19–21Whether in life or death, Christ is the center and hope.
Philippians 1:27–30Courage and faithfulness in the face of struggle.

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