Lift Him Up

Lift Him Up

Text written by May E. Warren

Hymn tune composed by D. S. Hakes

Numbers 21:8 The Lord said to Moses, “Make a snake and put it up on a pole; anyone who is bitten can look at it and live.” 

Matthew 11:29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

John 4:10 Jesus answered her, “If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him and he would have given you living water.”

John 9:25 He replied, “Whether he is a sinner or not, I don’t know. One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!”

John 12:32 "And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.”

V. 1 Lift Him up, 'tis He that bids you,

Let the dying look and live;

To all weary, thirsting sinners, 

Living waters will He give;

And though once so meek and lowly,

Yet the Prince of heaven was He;

And the blind, who grope in darkness,

Through the blood of Christ shall see.

1 Timothy 6:11 But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. 

Refrain: Lift Him up, the risen Savior,

High amid the waiting throng;

Lift Him up, 'tis He that speaketh,

Now He bids you flee from wrong.

Matthew 22:29 Jesus replied, “You are in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God."

John 10:16 I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd.

V. 2 Lift Him up, this precious Savior,

Let the multitude behold;

They with willing hearts shall seek Him,

He will draw them to His fold;

They shall gather from the wayside,

Hastening on with joyous feet,

They shall bear the cross of Jesus,

And shall find salvation sweet.

Refrain

Jeremiah 31:3 The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness."

V. 3 Lift Him up in all His glory,

'Tis the Son of God on high;

Lift Him up, His love shall draw them,

E'en the careless shall draw nigh;

Let them hear again the story

Of the cross, the death of shame;

And from tongue to tongue repeat it;

Mighty throngs shall bless His name.

Refrain

Psalm 148:12, 13 ...young men and women, old men and children.  Let them praise the name of the Lord, for his name alone is exalted; his splendor is above the earth and the heavens.

Isaiah 35:5, 6 Then will the eyes of the blind be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped.  Then will the lame leap like a deer, and the mute tongue shout for joy. Water will gush forth in the wilderness and streams in the desert.

V. 4 O then lift Him up in singing,

Lift the Savior up in prayer

He, the glorious Redeemer,

All the sins of men did bear;

Yes, the young shall bow before Him,

And the old their voices raise;

All the deaf shall hear hosannah;

And the dumb shall shout His praise.

Refrain

The Lord Bless You and Keep You

The Lord Bless You and Keep You

Sung to the tune CHORAL BLESSING, composed in 1900 by Peter C. Lutkin

Numbers 6:24-26 The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.

The Lord bless you and keep you;

The Lord lift His countenance upon you, 

and give you peace, and give you peace;

The Lord make His face to shine upon you, 

and be gracious unto you, be gracious,

The Lord be gracious, gracious unto you.  Amen.

As a bonus, here is John Rutter's setting of the same words

Give of Your Best to the Master

Give of Your Best to the Master

Text written by Howard B. Grose (1851-1939)

Sung to the hymn tune BARNARD, composed by Charlotte A. Barnard (1830-1869)

Matthew 22:37 He said to him, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind."

V. 1 Give of your best to the Master,

Give of the strength of your youth;

Throw your soul's fresh, glowing ardor

Into the battle for truth.

Jesus has set the example--

Dauntless was He, young and brave;

Give Him your loyal devotion,

Give Him the best that you have.

Numbers 18:29 You must present the entire offering due the Lord from all your gifts. The best part of the tenth is to be consecrated.

Refrain: Give of your best to the Master,

Give of the strength of your youth;

Clad in salvation's full armor,

Join in the battles for truth.

Exodus 32:29 Afterward Moses said, “Today you have been dedicated to the Lord, since each man went against his son and his brother. Therefore you have brought a blessing on yourselves today.”

Luke 7:38 [Mary] stood behind Him at His feet, weeping, and began to wash His feet with her tears. She wiped His feet with the hair of her head, kissing them and anointing them with the fragrant oil.

John 3:16 “For God loved the world in this way: He gave His One and Only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life."

V. 2 Give of your best to the Master,

Give Him first place in your heart;

Give Him first place in your service,

Consecrate every part.

Give, and to you shall be given--

God His beloved Son gave;

Gratefully seeking to serve Him,

Give Him the best that you have.

Refrain

Mark 10:45 "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life — a ransom for many.”

Philippians 2:8 He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death — even to death on a cross.

V. 3 Give of your best to the Master,

Naught else is worthy His love;

He gave Himself for your ransom,

Gave up His glory above;

Laid down His life without murmur,

You from sin's ruin to save;

Give Him your heart's adoration,

Give Him the best that you have.

Refrain