For My Sake, They Will Persecute You (song 1) John 15:18-27

Song: For My Sake, They Will Persecute You
Music, Lyrics & Voices: Ai
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.

[Chorus]
If the world's deep hatred comes for thee,
Remember first, it fell on Me.
From this dark world you are not of,
I chose you out, in precious love.
The servant's path, no easier way,
If they hunted Me, they'll hunt you today.
If My words they kept, they'll hear you too;
But for My name's sake, they will persecute you.
[Verse1]
They know not Him who sent Me down,
So they spurn the King and mock His crown.
If I had not come, to speak My grace,
They'd have no sin, no guilt to face.
But now they've seen My deeds and light,
And chose to dwell in endless night.
This deep hatred, blind and without cause,
This fulfills the writing of ancient Law.
[Verse2]
But take heart, for grace I will impart,
A faithful Helper for your heavy heart.
The Spirit of truth, from the Father sent,
Shall testify of all My life was meant.
And you, My friends, who have walked with Me,
Shall add your voice to that great testimony.
Through persecution's fire, your witness will stand,
Upheld by the Spirit in a hostile land.
[Outro]
If the world's deep hatred comes for thee,
Remember first, it fell on Me.
If My words they kept, they'll hear you too;
But for My name's sake, they will persecute you.