May these lyrics inspire us all to deeper spiritual maturity ….

The words and lyrics to "Himself" by Albert Benjamin Simpson, 19th century.
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Once it was the blessing, now it is the Lord.

Once it was the feeling, now it is His Word.

Once His gifts I wanted, now the Giver own.

Once I sought for healing, now Himself alone.

Chorus:

All in all forever, Jesus will I sing.

Everything in Jesus, and Jesus everything.

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Once ’twas busy planning, now it’s trustful prayer.

Once ’twas anxious caring, now He has the care.

Once ’twas what I wanted, now what Jesus says.

Once ’twas constant asking, now it’s ceaseless praise.

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Once it was my working, His it hence shall be.

Once I tried to use Him, now He uses me.

Once the power I wanted, now the Mighty One.

Once for self I labored, now for Him alone.

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Once I hoped for Jesus, now I know He’s mine.

Once my lamps were dying, now they brightly shine.

Once for death I waited, now His coming hail.

And my hopes are anchored safe within the veil.

AMEN!!