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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Kaduna., Nigeria
Tumult and dead hovers around me, and could not move with this body of dead, I sought for Jesus and I found Him. Should I boast in what He has given me as mine own strength? No!!! Jesus have died for me and present me spotless before the Father... Not I but Christ!
Kaduna., Kaduna, Nigeria
The spiritual savory of this song keeps heightening day by day as one meditate on the seasoned lyrics of this hymn.
Kaduna., Nigeria
Hmmmmmmm!! End of all strife that causes bitterness.
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
I was reminded again of this wonderful hymn which I learnt in the 60's when the Bishop of Sheffield came to preach at our Church. Oh to be more like Christ.
Oceanside, New York, United States
If everyone prayed the Words of this song through until we lived these truths, what a Heaven on earth we would experience.
Pretoria, South Africa
Christ only in every thought, action look and word!!! Powerful song! May I decrease and may He increase in me and in everyone. Amen
Oceanside, NY, United States
What a beautiful prayer. What a beautiful salvation. What a wonderful Savior.
Mandeville, Jamaica
Profound from my teens when I learned it. This song has a way of keeping me grounded in the Lord when occasions attempt to get me swell-headed.
Dillon, MT, United States
A splendid reminder for reality of experience!
Oceanside, New York, United States
I love this song and the truths it represents.