Baptist Hymnal 1991 ‎#542

542. In Loving-Kindness Jesus Came

1. In loving-kindness Jesus came
My soul in mercy to reclaim,
And from the depths of sin and shame
Thro' grace He lifted me.

From sinking sand He lifted me,
With tender hand He lifted me,
From shades of night to plains of light,
O praise His name, He lifted me!

2. He called me long before I heard,
Before my sinful heart was stirred,
But when I took Him at His word,
Forgiv'n, He lifted me.

From sinking sand He lifted me,
With tender hand He lifted me,
From shades of night to plains of light,
O praise His name, He lifted me.

3. His brow was pierced with many a thorn,
His hands by cruel nails were torn,
When from my guilt and grief forlorn,
In love He lifted me.

From sinking sand He lifted me,
With tender hand He lifted me,
From shades of night to plains of light,
O praise His name, He lifted me.

4. Now on a higher plane I dwell,
And with my soul I know 'tis well;
Yet how or why I cannot tell
He should have lifted me.

From sinking sand He lifted me,
With tender hand He lifted me,
From shades of night to plains of light,
O praise His name, He lifted me.

Text Information

• First Line: In loving-kindness Jesus came
• Title: In Loving-Kindness Jesus Came
• Author: Charles H. Gabriel
• Refrain First Line: From sinking sand He lifted me
• Meter: 8.8.8.6. with Refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1991
• Scripture:
  Titus 3:4

Tune Information

• Name: HE LIFTED ME
• Composer: Charles H. Gabriel
• Meter: 8.8.8.6. with Refrain
• Key: G Major