Verse 1:
A D2
Were creation suddenly articulate
A D2
With a thousand tongues to life one cry
A/C# D2
Then from the north to south and east to west
A/E E A E D2
We's hear Christ be magnified
Verse 2:
A D2
Were the whole earth echoing His Eminence
A D2
His name would burst from sea and sky
A/C# D2
From rivers to the mountaintops
A/E E A A2 A
We'd hear Christ be magnified
Verse 3:
A D2
When every creature finds its inmost melody
A D2
And every human heart its native cry
A/C# D2
Oh then in one enraptured hymn of praise
A/E E D2
We'll sing Christ be magnified
Bridge:
D2
I won't bow to idols
E
I'll stand strong and worship You
F#m7
If it puts me in the fire
A/C#
I'll rejoice 'cause You're there too
D2
I won't be formed by feelings
E
I hold fast to what is true
F#m7
If the cross brings transformation
A/C#
Then I'll be crucified with You
D2
Cause death is just the doorway
E
Into resurrection life
F#m7
If I join You in your sufferings
A/C#
Then I'll join You when You rise
D2
And when You return in glory
E
With all the angels and the saints
F#m7
My heart will still be singing
E
And my song will ne the same