I Live But in Thee

O light of my spirit and joy of my heart

Author: Fanny J. Crosby
Tune: [O light of my spirit and joy of my heart]
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1. O light of my spirit and joy of my heart,
Thou chief among thousands, how lovely Thou art!
I think of Thy goodness where’er I may be,
My rock and salvation, I live but for Thee.

Refrain
I live but in Thee, I live but in Thee,
My rock and salvation, I live but in Thee;
I live but in Thee, I live but in Thee,
My rock and salvation, I live but in Thee.

2. I care not for treasures that rust and decay,
I seek not for pleasures that vanish away,
Enough that my Savior my portion will be,
O loving Redeemer, I live but in Thee. [Refrain]

3. Thus far hast Thou led me, I’ll trust Thee for all,
I know Thou wilt ever respond to my call;
I feel that Thy grace is sufficient for me,
O Savior of sinners, I live but in Thee. [Refrain]

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #2879

Author: Fanny J. Crosby

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First Line: O light of my spirit and joy of my heart
Title: I Live But in Thee
Author: Fanny J. Crosby
Language: English
Refrain First Line: I live but in Thee
Copyright: Public Domain

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