570 - No I, but Christ

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 tears;
Not I, but Christ, to lift the weary burden,
Not I, but Christ, to hush away all fears.

3
Christ, only Christ! no idle words e’er falling,
Christ, only Christ, no needless bustling sound;
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.