Decisive Decrease

"He must increase, but I must decrease" (John 3:30).

Christ must increase in my life,
But I must decrease everyday.
Let there be no inner strife,
But more surrender to His way!

He that came from heaven's throne
Has entered in to rule my heart.
Let His cause now be my own,
And let Him reign in every part!

He must increase more and more;
O may there be such evidence
Exceeding that which was before,
That Christ may have preeminence.

I thank You, Lord, for greater peace
That comes with Your enlarged domain.
O let Your life in me increase
As I decrease, and thereby gain.