Gospel Hymns & Songs · No. 201 · Words: James Rowe
Love Lifted Me
Create PowerPoint slides from this hymn →A beloved American gospel hymn written by James Rowe in 1912 with music by Howard E. Smith. It depicts a sinner rescued from spiritual drowning by the love of Christ, using the vivid metaphor of being lifted from deep waters.
Verse 1
I was sinking deep in sin,
far from the peaceful shore,
very deeply stained within,
sinking to rise no more;
but the Master of the sea
heard my despairing cry,
from the waters lifted me;
now safe am I.
Chorus
Love lifted me! Love lifted me!
When nothing else could help,
Love lifted me.
Love lifted me! Love lifted me!
When nothing else could help,
Love lifted me.
Verse 2
All my heart to Him i give
Ever to Him I'll cling in His presence live
Ever His praises sing,
Love so mighty and so true
merits my soul's best songs
Faithful, loving service too,
to him belongs
Chorus
Love lifted me! Love lifted me!
When nothing else could help,
Love lifted me.
Love lifted me! Love lifted me!
When nothing else could help,
Love lifted me.
Verse 3
Souls in danger, look above,
Jesus completely saves;
he will lift you by his love
out of the angry waves.
He’s the Master of the sea,
billows his will obey;
he your Savior wants to be -
be saved today. [Refrain]
Chorus
Love lifted me! Love lifted me!
When nothing else could help,
Love lifted me.
Love lifted me! Love lifted me!
When nothing else could help,
Love lifted me.
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