NOT I

Not I, but Christ
Be honored, loved, exalted;
Be seen, be known, be heard;
Not I, but Christ
In every look and action;
Not I, but Christ
In every thought and word.

NONE OF SELF AND ALL OF THEE

Oh, the bitter shame and sorrow
That a time could ever be
When I let the Saviour's pity
Plead in vain, and proudly answered,
"All of self and none of Thee."

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Yet He found me; I beheld Him
Bleeding on the accursed tree;
Heard Him pray, "Forgive them, Father;"
And my wistful heart said faintly,
"Some of self and some of Thee."

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Day by day, His tender mercy,
Healing, helping, full and free,
Sweet and strong, and, oh, so patient,
Brought me lower, while I whispered,
"Less of self and more of Thee."

Higher than the highest heavens,
Deeper than the deepest sea,
Lord, Thy love at last has conquered;
Grant me now my soul's desire,
"None of self and all of Thee."

--Theodore Monod

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