Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New ‎#519b

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:
  John 3:14
• 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