570   Not I but Christ




[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.