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51. Lift Me Higher

1 Lift me higher, blessed Savior,
To the source of life,
Where the living fountain floweth,
Far from sin and strife.

Chorus:
Higher, higher, lift me higher,
In the light above:
From the depths of sin and sorrow
To the heights of love.

2 Lift me higher, that triumphant
I may sing and soar;
In the calm of blest assurance,
Keep me evermore. [Chorus]

3 Lift me higher, for I languish
Far from home and thee;
Draw me with the cords of mercy,
Nearer, nearer thee. [Chorus]

4 Onward, onward I am pressing
To the mount of God.
Lead me up the shining pathway
That thy feet have trod. [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: Lift me higher, blessed Savior
Title: Lift Me Higher
Author: Mrs. C. L. S.
Refrain First Line: Higher, higher, lift me higher
Language: English
Publication Date: 1883
Scripture:
Copyright: Copyright, 1883, by D. B. Towner.
Notes: "My soul thirsteth for God."—Psalm 42: 2.
Tune Information
Name: [Lift me higher, blessed Savior]
Composer: D. B. Towner
Incipit: 33311 65122 23233
Key: A♭ Major
Copyright: Copyright, 1883, by D. B. Towner.



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