Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America ‎#396

396. I lift my eyes unto heaven above

1 I lift my eyes unto heaven above,
And fold my hands to draw near thee;
For thou, dear Lord, dost thy children love,
And thou hast promised to hear me.

2 How sweet to bless thee and praise thy Name,
For thou, O Christ, art my Saviour;
Kind Shepherd, guard me from sin and shame,
And let me love thee forever.

3 A little flower in thy garden fair,
My life to thee has been given;
O Saviour, keep me in thy dear care,
And bring me safely to heaven.

4 Dear Lord, I thank thee for all thy love
And gifts divine beyond measure;
A sweeter song I will raise above
To thee, my heart's dearest treasure.

Text Information

• First Line: I lift my eyes unto heaven above
• Author: Johan Ludvig Runeberg, 1804 - 77
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1958
• Topic: The Life in Christ: Aspiration
• Source: Tr.: Hymnal Version, 1955

Tune Information

• Name: I LIFT MY EYES
• Composer: Rudolf Lagi, 1823 - 68
• Meter: 9 8, 9 8.
• Key: F Major