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221. Love Lifted Me

1 I was sinking deep in sin,
Far from the peaceful shore,
Very deeply stained within,
Sinking to rise no more;
But the Master of the sea
Heard my despairing cry,
From the waters lifted me,
Now safe am I.

Chorus:
Love lifted me!
Love lifted me!
When nothing else could help,
Love lifted me.
Love lifted me!
Love lifted me!
When nothing else could help,
Love lifted me!

2 All my heart to Him I give,
Ever to Him I’ll cling,
In His blessed presence live,
Ever His praises sing.
Love so mighty and so true
Merits my soul’s best songs;
Faithful, loving service, too,
To Him belongs. (Chorus)

3 Souls in danger, look above,
Jesus completely saves;
He will lift you by His love
Out of the angry waves.
He’s the Master of the sea,
Billows His will obey,
He your Savior wants to be--
Be saved today. (Chorus)

Text Information
First Line: I was sinking deep in sin
Title: Love Lifted Me
Author: James Rowe
Refrain First Line: Love lifted me!
Language: English
Publication Date: 1967
Topic: Christ: Love
Tune Information
Name: [I was sinking deep in sin]
Composer: Howard E. Smith
Key: B♭ Major



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