Whatever Was My Gain Glad

And whatever was my gain
I now consider loss
So that I might obtain
The glory of the cross

I used to think my standards
Were high and lofty goals
I could earn the admiration
Of most anyone I chose
But I found my purest motives
Were selfish from the start
And the highest of my standards
Couldn't change my sinful heart

And whatever was my gain
I now consider loss
So that I might obtain
The glory of the cross
And I know no greater prize
Than the One I'm reaching for
To know and follow Jesus my Lord

My zeal was all consuming
My knowledge unsurpassed
I had promise in my future
And took pride in my past
But my confidencеs crumbled
When I saw a Holy Face
And now thе only Righteous One
Has saved me by His grace