I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto Me.
John 12:32
Words: William W. How, in Hymns for Mission Services, 1876.
Music: North Coates Timothy R. Matthews, Congregational Melodies 1862 (🔊 pdf nwc).
O my Savior, lifted
From the earth for me,
Draw me, in Thy mercy,
Nearer unto Thee.
Lift my earthbound longings,
Fix them, Lord, above;
Draw me with the magnet
Of Thy mighty love.
Lord, Thine arms are stretching
Ever far and wide,
To enfold Thy children
To Thy loving side.
And I come, O Jesus;
Dare I turn away?
No! Thy love hath conquered,
And I come today.
Bringing all my burdens,
Sorrow, sin, and care,
At Thy feet I lay them
And I leave them there.