Raise Me, Jesus, to Thy Bosom
Authors: George Birdseye • Composers: William A. Huntley • Meter: 8.7.8.7. double with refrain, 8.7.8.7.8.7.8.7. with refrain • Language: English • Formats: lyrics, png • Copyright: Free PNG, Public Domain • Years: 1885
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1. Raise me, Jesus, to Thy bosom,
From this world of sin and woes;
Let me feel Thine arms around me,
Then my soul may know repose.
I am weary with my burden,
And I come to Thee for rest;
Kneeling at Thy feet, I pray Thee
Lift me, Jesus, to Thy breast.
Chorus:
Raise me, Jesus, to Thy bosom,
From this world of sin and woes;
Let me feel Thin arms around me,
Then my soul may know repose.
2. Raise me, Jesus, to Thy bosom,
For my heart is slave to fear,
That will vanish as a shadow,
When it feels Thy presence near.
In my anguish deign to hear me
All my sin and grief confess;
By the promise Thou hast given,
Lift me, Jesus, to Thy breast.
3. Raise me, Jesus, to Thy bosom,
Hear a contrite spirit’s prayer;
Raise me from the sin around me
Ere I yield me to despair.
Oh, I feel that Thou wilt hear me,
And will give me holy rest;
Now I feel Thy glory near me,
Lift me, Jesus, to Thy breast.
Amen.