This song from John Burland‘s most recent collection, Into the World, was written by Burland, Phillipe-Marc Anquetil and Stephen Leiweke. The subscript says it is based on the life of Carlos Acutis.
The simple lyrics make this suitable for schools, especially if the life of Acutis was being studied, but don’t preclude more general use. The text would suit use for Eucharist.
The sheet music can be purchased with the whole collection at his site.
I made a backing as usual to sing along with, to help learning the song.
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Not me but God, I’m living with Jesus in my life.
Not me but God, I’m living with Jesus in my life.
Where do I look to find true meaning in my life,
Not me but God.
1 Living with Jesus, united, united with him.
Living for Jesus, not things that don’t please him.
Living in Jesus, for I know Christ lives in me, in me.
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2 Receiving Jesus, in love, to be like him.
Following Jesus, following in his ways.
Sharing Jesus, so all can see God’s grace, God’s grace.
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Bridge
Happiness is looking towards God.
It’s no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me.
Chorus.
© 2022 John Burland, Phillip-Marc Anquetil, Stephen Leiweke