Pleasing God Above Lyrics

Brothers and sisters, our visit was not in vain

We faced trials, in Philippi suffered pain

With God's help, we preached despite the strain

His gospel in the face of strong disdain

Not from error, nor from motives impure

We spoke with hearts that were sincere and sure

Not pleasing men, but God above

Who tests our hearts and knows our love

We never used flattery, nor hid our greed

God is our witness to every deed

Not seeking praise from you or anyone

As apostles, our duty was not unknown

Not from error, nor from motives impure

We spoke with hearts that were sincere and sure

Not pleasing men, but God above

Who tests our hearts and knows our love

Like children we were, in your care we found

Just like a mother, our love abounds

We share not just the gospel, but our lives too

Work night and day, for you we were true

You are witnesses, and so is God

Our holy and blameless, the path we trod

As a father, we encourage each one

To live for God, whose call is never done

Not from error, nor from motives impure

We spoke with hearts that were sincere and sure

Not pleasing men, but God above

Who tests our hearts and knows our love

You receive the word, not from men, but from God

And you who believe, it works in us

Imitators of the churches, in Christ you stand

Suffered like them, by your own hand

Driven out by those who displease

Trying to stop the Gentiles from being at ease

Keeping sins, God's wrath that lasts

But brothers and sisters, our love stands fast

Offered from you, in person, not far

Longing to see you, our hearts were caught

Saints have gone our way, again and again

But I hope our joy, in you remains

Not from error, nor from motives impure

We spoke with hearts that were sincere and sure

Not pleasing men, but God above

Who tests our hearts and knows our love

For you are our glory, our joy, our crown

In the presence of Jesus, when He comes down

Indeed you are our glory and joy