Jason Silver

Lyrics

If I'm to go on living in the body,
This will mean fruitful labour for me.
Yet what shall I choose?
I do not know!
I'm torn between departing to be with Christ,
It's better by far; but it's more necessary
Better for you that I remain.

Convinced of this, I know that I'll remain,
And I'll continue with all of you
For your progress and joy in the faith,
So through my being with you
Your boasting in Christ Jesus
Will abound on account of me.

Whatever happens, act in a manner
Worthy of the gospel of Christ.
Then if I come see
Or only hear
I'll know that you stand firm in one Spirit,
Work as one for the faith of the gospel
Be not afraid by those who oppose

This is a sign to them they'll be destroyed,
But that you will be saved—and that by God.
For it's been granted to you on behalf of Christ
Not only to believe in him, but also suffer for him,
Since you are going through the same struggle you saw I had,
And now hear that I still have.

Instrumental

Convinced of this, I know that I'll remain,
And I'll continue with all of you
For your progress and joy in the faith,
So through my being with you
Your boasting in Christ Jesus
Will abound on account of me.

Released 2023