Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr., 1856-1922 Hymnal: African American Heritage Hymnal #547 (2001) Meter: 11.9.11.7 with refrain Hymnal Title: African American Heritage Hymnal First Line: How to reach the masses, men of ev'ry birth Refrain First Line: Lift the precious Savior up Lyrics: 1 How to reach the masses, *men of ev'ry birth,
For an answer Jesus gave the key:
“And I, if I be lifted up from the earth,
Will draw all men unto Me.”
Refrain:
Lift Him up, (Lift the precious Savior up),
Lift Him up, (Lift the precious Savior up),
Still He speaks from eternity:
“And I, if I be lifted up from the earth,
Will draw all men unto Me.”
2 Oh! the world is hungry for the Living Bread,
Lift the Savior up for them to see;
Trust Him, and do not doubt the words that He said,
“I’ll draw all men unto Me.” [Refrain]
3 Don’t exalt the preacher, don’t exalt the pew,
Preach the Gospel simple, full, and free;
Prove Him and you will find that promise is true,
“I’ll draw all men unto Me.” [Refrain]
4 Lift Him up by living as a Christian ought,
Let the world in you the Savior see;
Then men will gladly follow Him who once taught,
“I’ll draw all men unto Me.” [Refrain]
* Saints can be substituted for men throughout this text. Topics: Jesus Christ His Ascension and Reign; Jesus Christ His Glory and Power; Testimony, Witness and Evangelism Scripture: John 12:32 Languages: English Tune Title: LIFT HIM UP
Lift Him Up