1 Not I, but Christ, be honored, loved, exalted;
Not I, but Christ, be seen, be known, be heard;
Not I, but Christ, in every look and action,
Not I, but Christ, in every thought and word.
2 Not I, but Christ, to gently soothe in sorrow,
Not I, but Christ, to wipe the falling tear;
Not I, but Christ, to lift the weary burden,
Not I, but Christ, to hush away all fear.
3 Christ, only Christ! No idle words e’er falling,
Christ, only Christ; no needless bustling sound;
Christ, only Christ, no self important bearing;
Christ, only Christ, no trace of “I” be found.
4 Not I, but Christ, my every need supplying,
Not I, but Christ, my strength and health to be;
Christ, only Christ, for body, soul, and spirit,
Christ, only Christ, here and eternally.
Source: Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal #570
First Line: | Not I, but Christ, be honored, loved, exalted |
Title: | Not I, But Christ |
Author: | Albert B. Simpson |
Author: | Ada A. Whiddington |
Meter: | 11.10.11.10 with refrain |
Language: | English |
Refrain First Line: | O to be saved from myself, dear Lord |
Copyright: | Public Domain |