African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#461

461. I Was Sinking Deep in Sin (Love Lifted Me)

1 I was sinking deep in sin,
Far from the peaceful shore,
Very deeply stained within,
Sinking to rise no more;
But the Master of the sea
Heard my despairing cry,
From the waters lifted me,
Now safe am I.

Refrain:
Love lifted me!
Love lifted me!
When nothing else could help,
Love lifted me.
Love lifted me!
Love lifted me!
When nothing else could help,
Love lifted me.

2 All my heart to Him I give,
Ever to Him I'll cling,
In His blessed presence live,
Ever His praises sing:
Love so mighty and so true
Merits my soul's best songs;
Faithful, loving service, too,
To Him belongs. [Refrain]

3 Souls in danger, look above,
Jesus completely saves;
He will lift you by His love
Out of the angry waves;
He's the Master of the sea,
Billows His will obey;
He your Savior wants to be,
Be saved today. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: I was sinking deep in sin
• Title: I Was Sinking Deep in Sin (Love Lifted Me)
• Author (attributed to): James Rowe, 1865-1933
• Refrain First Line: Love lifted me! Love lifted me!
• Meter: Irregular with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Ezekiel 33:21
  ;
  1 John 3:1
• Topic: The Christian Life: Love
• Copyright: © 1911, renewal 1939 by John T. Benson, Jr., assigned to Singspiration (div. of Zondervan Corp)
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: SAFETY
• Composer: Howard E. Smith, 1863-1918
• Meter: Irregular with Refrain
• Key: B♭ Major
• Copyright: © 1911, renewal 1939 by John T. Benson, Jr., assigned to Singspiration (div. of Zondervan Corp)
• Notes: Now Public Domain