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.

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.

Not I, but Christ, in lowly, silent labor;

Not I, but Christ, in humble, earnest toil:

Christ, only Christ! no show, no ostentation;

Christ, none but Christ, the gatherer of the spoil.

Christ, only Christ, e’er long will fill my vision;

Glory excelling, soon, full soon, I’ll see—

 Christ, only Christ, mine every wish fulfilling—

Christ, only Christ, mine All in All to be.

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