The Sacred Harp ‎#527

527. He saw me sinking in distress

1 He saw me sinking in distress,
And flew to my relief,
For me He bore the shameful cross,
And carried all my grief.

Refrain:
To Him I owe my life and breath,
And all the joys I have,
He makes me triumph over death,
And saves me from the grave.

2 To Heav'n, the place of His abode,
He brings my weary feet;
Shows me the glories of my God,
And makes my joys complete. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: He saw me sinking in distress
• Author: Samuel Stennett (1787)
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1991

Tune Information

• Name: MY LIFE AND BREATH
• Composer: Hugh W. McGraw (1959)
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: © 1960 Sacred Harp Publishing Company, Inc.