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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Irvine, California, United States
May Christ increase in all the members of His body!
Cagayan De Oro, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
The Lord says 'I am...' Christians should say 'Not I...'
New Zealand
Thank you! This is a hymn that means so much to me over many years. It is my Ernest prayer that Christ will be my all in all.
Puebla, Mexico
That the precious name of Christ be exalted in each of us. Amen.
Kampala, Uganda
I was in my devotion. And I heard the words "Not I but Christ" oh I love it.
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
I woke up thinking about this song. If only I can wake up to this song. Glorifying Him in my journey will be easier. Not I but Christ be loved honoured and cherished. The author does justice to the song. In a dying world with humankind destroying it. May the song be a blessing especially to those who take leadership positions. Christ only Christ live then Thy life in me.
United States
The experience of this Hymn is the definition of true emancipation. Praise My Dear Wonderful Savior now and forever!
Tema, Ghana
In my speaking, in my doing, in all things my prayer is for Christ to replace me. That not I but Christ will become my experience also, in reality. Amen.
Bintulu, Sarawak, Malaysia
It is very true of what is commented by Lisa Joy.
QueensVillage, NY, United States
I like this song because it defines the true walk that we are all supposed to be walking as Christians.
I want the Lord to be exalted through my daily life and interaction with friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, and the world.
I feel that the beauty of the song is in how simple it is. The statement of "NOT I" explains the love of the Lord and how it touches our soul and renews our spirit.