519b. O my Saviour, lifted from the earth

1 O my Saviour, lifted
from the earth for me,
draw me, in thy mercy,
nearer unto thee.

2 Lift my earth-bound longings,
fix them, Lord, above;
draw me with the magnet
of thy mighty love.

3 Lord, thine arms are stretching
ever far and wide,
to enfold thy children
to thy loving side.

4 And I come, O Jesus:
dare I turn away?
No, thy love hath conquered,
and I come today.

5 Bringing all my burdens,
sorrow, sin and care;
at thy feet I lay them,
and I leave them there.

Text Information
First Line: O my Saviour, lifted from the earth
Title: O my Saviour, lifted from the earth
Author: William Walsham How, 1823-1897
Meter: 65 65
Language: English
Publication Date: 2000
Scripture:
Topic: Passiontide; Year B: Lent 4
Tune Information
Name: CASWALL
Composer: Friedrich Filitz, 1804-1876e
Meter: 65 65
Key: F Major
Notes: A higher setting will be found at No. 362



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