HYMN #0623 SSS #623 • SS&S Meter: 11.10. Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200)

SS&S Hymn #623: Not I, but Christ

Complete lyrics, stanzas, and pipe organ accompaniment • Sacred Songs & Solos

1

"Not I, but Christ, "be honoured,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

"Not I, but Christ, "in lowly, silent labour;
"Not I, but Christ, "in humble,earnest toil;
Christ, only Christ! no show, no ostentation;
Christ, none but Christ, the gatherer of the spoil.

4

Christ, only Christ, ere long will fill my vision;
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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Hymnological Reference • Historical Notes

Background, Themes & Devotional Notes for "Not I, but Christ"

Collection: Sacred Songs & Solos

📜 Historical Background & Origin

This hymn is cataloged as Hymn #623 in Sacred Songs & Solos (1,200 Hymns), compiled by the American gospel singer and hymnologist Ira David Sankey (1840–1908).

Sankey popularized these sacred songs during the transatlantic evangelistic campaigns led alongside Dwight L. Moody between 1873 and 1903. The compilation became one of the most widely printed hymnals in Christendom, cherished by Methodist, Baptist, Anglican, Presbyterian, and Pentecostal congregations throughout the world.

🕊️ Devotional Themes & Reflection

Composed of 4 stanzas, the text centers on foundational biblical themes: adoration and praise to God, humble reliance upon divine grace, steadfast faith amid trials, and the everlasting hope of salvation in Jesus Christ.

Whether sung during Sunday corporate worship or read during family devotions and personal prayer, these stanzas guide the believer to reflect on God's unending mercies and steadfast faithfulness across every season of life.

🎼 Musical Structure & Liturgy

Poetic Meter: 11.10.
Stanza Structure: 4 Verses with cathedral pipe organ accompaniment
Liturgical Placement: Suitable as an Opening Hymn of Praise, Call to Worship, Offertory, or Closing Doxology
Pipe Organ Audio: Multi-verse accompaniment synthesized to support organists, choir rehearsals, and home worship

⚖️ Public Domain Archival: This historic hymn text and tune are in the worldwide public domain and may be freely printed in church bulletins or projected for public worship.

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