In life or death I'll not despair; My hope in Him, I'll boldly share. To live is Christ; to die is gain, I seek to magnify His name. For me to live is Christ; For me to live is Christ. Pursuing Him, my highest prize, For me to live is Christ. He came to earth in servant form, To bear the cross, the shame, the scorn. This mind of Christ I'll make my own, To serve with humble heart alone. For me to live is Christ; For me to live is Christ. Pursuing Him, my highest prize, For me to live is Christ. To know my Lord surpasses all; To press toward Him, my single goal, To know His victory o'er the grave, To know His mighty power to save! So joy in Christ and never cease And run to Him; He brings true peace. Content in Him in every state, In all be strengthened by His grace! For me to live is Christ; For me to live is Christ. Pursuing Him, my highest prize, For me to live is Christ. For me to live is Christ.