[Spoken Intro] What is life without Christ? A husk without the grain. A field without the harvest. A heart without its beating. But when Jesus enters the soul, the poorest tent becomes a palace, the darkest night gives way to dawn, and the empty heart discovers its treasure. Christ is the golden grain! [Verse 1] Don't speak to me of poverty When Christ has entered in! The poorest room becomes a throne, The weakest heart can sing. No earthly treasure could compare, No silver satisfy; The riches of my Savior's love Are worth more than the sky! Don't speak to me of sickness When His healing light appears; The Sun of Righteousness has risen, And His mercy conquers fears. His loving-kindness is my life, His grace my victory; The greatest treasure heaven holds Is Christ alive in me! [Pre-Chorus] Strip away the glitter, Let the worthless kingdoms fall! Give me Jesus, give me Jesus— He is better than them all! [Chorus] CHRIST IS THE GOLDEN GRAIN! THE TREASURE THAT REMAINS! The heart of every heartbeat, The blood within my veins! CHRIST IS MY LIFE, MY SONG! THE ONE TO WHOM I BELONG! Let everything else be swept away— JESUS IS MY ALL! [Verse 2] As ships press on toward harbors, As arrows seek their mark, So my soul runs toward my Savior, Even through the darkest dark. As soldiers fight for victory Beneath their captain's name, I live to honor Jesus Christ And glorify His fame! Let every breath be consecrated, Every word His glory tell; Let my hands become His servants, Let my heart with His heart dwell. If I live, let Christ be honored; If I die, let Christ be praised! For to live is Christ my Savior, And forever He's my stay! [Pre-Chorus] Take my plans and take my future, Take the life I thought was mine! Let my every thought and action Serve Your purpose and design! [Chorus] CHRIST IS THE GOLDEN GRAIN! THE TREASURE THAT REMAINS! The heart of every heartbeat, The blood within my veins! CHRIST IS MY LIFE, MY SONG! THE ONE TO WHOM I BELONG! Let everything else be swept away— JESUS IS MY ALL! [Verse 3] I see the pattern of my Savior, The perfect image of God's grace; I long to walk the road He walked, To bear His likeness in this place. Not just in mighty deeds of courage, Not just when the crowds can see, But in the quiet words I utter, Let His love shine out through me. If I would speak, then speak like Jesus; If I would serve, then serve in love. If I would live, then live surrendered To the One who reigns above. Let His patience shape my temper, Let His mercy rule my heart; Till the likeness of my Savior Marks my life in every part! [Bridge — Building Intensity] Husk and chaff—let the winds blow! Every earthly boast must go! Silver fades and kingdoms fall, JESUS CHRIST IS ALL IN ALL! Not just the source! Not just the way! Not just the hope Of a distant day! More than the treasure My hands can hold— CHRIST IS MY LIFE! [Breakdown — Choir and Lead Vocal] When I have nothing— I have Christ! When darkness surrounds me— I have Christ! When earthly glory fades away— I have Christ! When I awaken in endless day— I HAVE CHRIST! [Final Chorus — Full Power] CHRIST IS THE GOLDEN GRAIN! THE TREASURE THAT REMAINS! The heart of every heartbeat, The blood within my veins! CHRIST IS MY LIFE, MY SONG! THE ONE TO WHOM I BELONG! Let everything else be swept away— JESUS IS MY ALL! CHRIST IS MY LIFE! CHRIST IS MY LOVE! MY HOPE ON EARTH, MY JOY ABOVE! LET EVERY NATION HEAR THE CALL! JESUS CHRIST IS ALL IN ALL! [Outro — Slowing, Triumphant] As rivers run toward oceans, My soul runs toward You. Take my life and melt it into Yours; Make every part of me brand new. Not merely a portion. Not merely a part. CHRIST IS MY LIFE— My soul, my song, my heart! [Spoken Series Outro] Inspired by a Sermon Gem from Charles Haddon Spurgeon. Christ Our Life—Soon to Appear Sermon Number Six Seventeen. Spurgeon Gems dot org. Go there to find Gems galore!
