Not I, but Christ be seen, be known and heard;
Not I, but Christ in every look and action,
Not I, but Christ in every thought and word.
Oh, to be lost in Thee,
Oh, that it may be no more I,
But Christ that lives in me.
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.
Christ, only Christ, no needless bustling sound;
Christ, only Christ, no self-important bearing,
Christ, only Christ, no trace of I be found.
Not I, but Christ my strength and health to be;
Christ, only Christ, for spirit, soul, and body,
Christ, only Christ, live then Thy life in me.
Glory excelling soon, full soon I'll see;
Christ, only Christ, my every wish fulfilling,
Christ, only Christ, my all in all to be.
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Arlington, TX, United States
Not I but Christ be seen be known be heard in me.
Yes, Christ , He is the higher and nobler principle of life.
Everyone must replace life’s ambition with that of Christ, for that is what God wants us to be. That we may find fulfillment and satisfaction in life. Earthly goods are vain pursuits of life but the pursuit of Christ is one’s place of peace and security. Thank you Jesus for allowing me to know you. You turn my world upside down and conquered all my fears. I love you Lord.
Scottsbluff, Nebraska, United States
Pleased to come across this hymn that was unfamiliar to me! Fit well with my devotion time this morning on keeping Jesus in the forefront of my thoughts, words, and actions in these contentious times.
Sparkill, NY, United States
The words to this song have long touch my soul, especially now, during this Covid season; " Christ, onlu Christ, every need supplying, my health and strength to be".
United States
Praise God! "He must increase, but I must decrease," John 3:30.
Ponce, PR, Puerto Rico
NOT I BUT CHRIST! Christ and this One crucified. 1 CORINTHIANS 2:2
Austin, Texas, United States
No more I, but Christ that lives in me. Thank you Lord Jesus
Kisumu, Nyanza, Kenya
Powerful song. God is above everything.
Tolland, Connecticut, United States
Some records state that Ada A. Whiddington was born in 1855 and others in 1861. She was the daughter of Robert Fitzgerald. She married Richard Whiddington in 1885. Richard was born November 10, 1859 in Kensington London. They had three children. Their Son Richard later became Cavendish Professor of Physics at Cambridge University.
Ada is thought to have been associated with the Keswick Convention. She died on March 14th, 1933 at Henson England.
Ada is one of many believers who felt inspired to write the desires of her soul. One could wish to know more about her. Her background, her times, but those things are left in the shadows. What we do know is that this hymn was set to music by A B Simpson.
Putting Jesus at the center of our lives is a foundational principle of the Christian faith. This anthem affirms the Lordship of Christ with an inspiring melody that builds steadily from beginning to end.
Other of her hymns are “Why Should I Care if My Journey be Drear” and “ I Could Not Understand”.
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
What a powerful hymn reminding ourselves that its not us but Christ who does it all.
Duncanville, Texas, United States
Not I but Christ in EVERY thought and word... WOW!! Tall order! However we can do all things through Christ who gives us strength.