Not me but He

Good to all, be my desire.

My actions do betray my aim,

filthy rags be my attire.

Though I do, I cannot claim.

Feeding poor, act of virtue,

heedless of humanity.

Its not of me for others do.

No not me, but He in me.

Myself yield, to those in need,

desire not, to lift the lame.

Strength be his, not mine indeed.

That I've done, I cannot claim.

Though I sit with folded hands,

not from me the answers see.

Thoughts get I a reprimand.

Not of me, but He in me.

Word of knowledge for renewal,

of his praise I do exclaim.

Think not that I be spiritual,

all I do, I cannot claim.

Though done with his anointing,

Great deeds and words may be.

Inner thoughts need overcoming,

'tis not me, but He in me.

Inspiration comes my way,

intelligence does feign.

Humbleness my pride betray,

what I do, I cannot claim.

Everything from God we gain,

talents, thoughts, entirety.

All I've done, I cannot claim,

it’s not me, but He in me.

- Roger W Hancock