The Cyber Hymnal ‎#10364

10364. Savior, Brother, Friend

1 Higher, higher would I soar,
Rise where sin disturbs no more;
Nearer, nearer, Lord, to Thee,
Cleansed from all impurity.

Refrain:
Oh, my Savior, brother, friend,
Let the cleansing showers descend,
Let me all Thy fullness know,
Let the healing waters flow.

2 Upward, onward, be my flight,
Till the world is lost to sight;
Heav’nward all my thoughts ascend,
Till my pilgrimage shall end. [Refrain]

3 Onward, onward, be my cry,
From earth’s cares I fain would fly;
Pressing t’ward the heav’nly goal,
To the haven of my soul. [Refrain]

4 Forward, forward, I will go,
Gladly leaving all below,
In the narrow, trustful way,
Till I gain the realms of day. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Higher, higher would I soar
• Title: Savior, Brother, Friend
• Author: William Bennett
• Refrain First Line: Oh, my Savior, brother, friend
• Meter: 77.77 D
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: BALBOA PARK
• Composer: Asa Hull (1899)
• Meter: 77.77 D
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Public Domain