Let me die to self and live for Thee: 
Die to getting even when I'm wronged; 
Die to pride and vain display of "I";
Die to the place for which I've greatly longed.  
Let me die to self and live to Thee: 
Let all the carnal's man's hurt be gone; 
May rest, peace, and joy in doing all Thy will 
Replace the turmoil as each vict'ry dawns.  
Let me die to self and live to Thee: 
Give all--the prime, the best I have in youth-- 
Yield every part a vessel in Thy hand, 
Denying self and standing firm for truth.  
Let me die to self and live to Thee: 
Live with my faith in Christ, the Son of God; 
Live in Thy power, who gives the victory, 
Live cheerfully beneath the chastening rod.  
Through God's great keeping power I die; 
I walk and trust though hard and strong the test. 
Sufficient is His grace for all my need; 
And since I'm His, He sends what's for my best
-- B. M. Dozier
Let Me Die to Self
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