“For Your Glory Alone” (#20)

People are fascinated when they see what I do,
But I pray I’ll remember all glory belongs alone to You.
After all, You created all that we see;
You created all humanity-You knew everyone and me
Before creation even began-Your Word tells this to be true;
You know everything-You know me through and through.
Therefore, since Your creation am I,
I should set my thoughts upon You on high.
You gave me everything that I say and can do,
So I should do my utmost to live and praise You.
None of my acts-not even the least
Should I look on with selfish pride-for just a little yeast
Works through the whole loaf-it will touch my whole life.
And unless I give it over to You, it will only cause me strife
And so, Jesus Christ, this is my prayer: that I would give
You the credit You deserve as my Lord-and forgive
Me if I ever give in to the temptation to boast
Of anything that belongs to You-that You would be the most
Important person in my life on this Earth
And that to You I would give all glory, power, and authority
Until You bring me to my heavenly berth.