Above the Trembling Elements

Verse 1

Above the trembling elements, Above life’s restless sea, Dear Savior, lift my spirit up, O lift me up to Thee!

Verse 2

Great calmness there, sweet patience, too, Upon Thy face I see; I would be calm and patient, Lord, O lift me up to Thee!

Verse 3

I am not weary of Thy work, From earth I would not flee; But while I walk and while I serve, O lift me up to Thee!

Verse 4

That I may bless my tender friends, And those who love not me; But while I walk and while I serve, O lift me up to Thee!

Verse 5

Whatever falls of good or ill, Thy hand, Thy care I see, And while these varied dealings pass, O lift me up to Thee!

Verse 6

And when my eyes close for the last, Still this my prayer shall be: Dear Savior, lift my spirit up, And lift me up to Thee!