African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#221

221. How to Reach the Masses (Lift Him Up)

1 How to reach the masses, those of every 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 Him 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 all will gladly follow Him who once taught,
“I’ll draw all men unto Me.” [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: How to reach the masses, those of every birth
• Title: How to Reach the Masses (Lift Him Up)
• Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr., 1856-1926
• Refrain First Line: Lift Him up
• Meter: 11.9.11.7. with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  John 12:32
• Topic: The Gospel; Gospel Tidings; Invitation; Morning

Tune Information

• Name: LIFT HIM UP
• Composer: B. B. Beall
• Meter: 11.9.11.7. with Refrain
• Key: G Major or modal