Song: For My Sake, They Will Persecute You<br />Music, Lyrics & Voices: Ai<br />Background. This past Sundy (9/8/2025) my Pastor was preaching about the Jesus being the Grape Vine in John 15:1-17. As he was talking, I skimmed through the verses later in chapter 15. I thought it would make a good song to remind fellow Christians of the Evil in this world, and we might have to face. I later forgot about it till the following Wednesday (9/10/2025) when Charlie Kirk was assassinated. I never knew who this man was, but his testimony of the love and hate by many people was powerful. <br /><br />[Chorus]<br />If the world's deep hatred comes for thee,<br />Remember first, it fell on Me.<br />From this dark world you are not of,<br />I chose you out, in precious love.<br />The servant's path, no easier way,<br />If they hunted Me, they'll hunt you today.<br />If My words they kept, they'll hear you too;<br />But for My name's sake, they will persecute you.<br />[Verse1]<br />They know not Him who sent Me down,<br />So they spurn the King and mock His crown.<br />If I had not come, to speak My grace,<br />They'd have no sin, no guilt to face.<br />But now they've seen My deeds and light,<br />And chose to dwell in endless night.<br />This deep hatred, blind and without cause,<br />This fulfills the writing of ancient Law.<br />[Verse2]<br />But take heart, for grace I will impart,<br />A faithful Helper for your heavy heart.<br />The Spirit of truth, from the Father sent,<br />Shall testify of all My life was meant.<br />And you, My friends, who have walked with Me,<br />Shall add your voice to that great testimony.<br />Through persecution's fire, your witness will stand,<br />Upheld by the Spirit in a hostile land.<br />[Outro]<br />If the world's deep hatred comes for thee,<br />Remember first, it fell on Me.<br />If My words they kept, they'll hear you too;<br />But for My name's sake, they will persecute you.
