The Cyber Hymnal ‎#12661

12661. Breathe Upon Me

1 Sweetly and softly my Savior is calling,
Gently in tones sweet and low;
Calming the storms in my inward life beating,
And hushing my soul and its woe.

Refrain:
Then sweetly breathe on me Thy life,
And quiet all doubting within;
Yes, sweetly breathe on me Thy life,
That my soul may be free from all sin.

2 Stronger and stronger my Savior is holding,
Keeping me close in His arms;
Shielding me safe when the billows are rolling,
And resting my soul from alarms. [Refrain]

3 Deeper and deeper my Savior is coming
Into my heart every day;
Guarding my footsteps while on this life’s journey,
With light from yon Heaven’s own ray. [Refrain]

4 Daily, yes, daily I’m knowing Him better,
Learning—close down at His feet;
Peace o’er my soul rushes on like a river,
And hearts in true unison beat. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Sweetly and softly my Savior is calling
• Title: Breathe Upon Me
• Author: R. F. Chalk (1905, alt.)
• Refrain First Line: Then sweetly breathe on me Thy life
• Language: English
• Source: Carols of Hope by Clarence M. Seamans, Frederick S. Stanton and Francis A. Blackmer (Boston: Advent Christian Publication Society, 1906)
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [Sweetly and softly my Savior is calling]
• Composer: Frederick Skiff Stanton
• Key: F Major or modal
• Copyright: Public Domain