O my Savior, lifted From the earth for me

Verse 1

O my Saviour, lifted from the earth for me, draw me, in thy mercy, nearer unto thee.

Verse 2

Lift my earth-bound longings, fix them, Lord, above; draw me with the magnet of thy mighty love.

Verse 3

Lord, thine arms are stretching ever far and wide, to enfold thy children to thy loving side.

Verse 4

And I come, O Jesus — dare I turn away? No! Thy love hath conquered, and I come today;

Verse 5

bringing all my burdens, sorrow, sin, and care, at thy feet I lay them, and I leave them there.