Midweek Praise Wednesday 28 April 2021

Love divine, all loves excelling,
joy of heaven, to earth come down:
fix in us Thy humble dwelling,
all Thy faithful mercies crown.
Jesus, Thou art all compassion,
pure, unbounded love Thou art;
visit us with Thy salvation,
enter every trembling heart.

Come, almighty to deliver,
let us all Thy grace receive;
suddenly return, and never,
never more Thy temples leave.
Thee we would be always blessing,
serve Thee as Thy hosts above,
pray, and praise Thee without ceasing,
glory in Thy perfect love.

Finish then Thy new creation:
pure and spotless let us be;
let us see Thy great salvation,
perfectly restored in Thee:
changed from glory into glory,
till in heaven we take our place,
till we cast our crowns before Thee,
lost in wonder, love, and praise.

I was sinking deep in sin,
sinking to rise no more,
overwhelmed by guilt within,
mercy I did implore.
Then the Master of the sea
heard my despairing cry,
Christ my Saviour lifted me,
now safe am I.

Love lifted me! Love lifted me!
When no-one but Christ could help,
love lifted me!
Love lifted me! Love lifted me!
When no-one but Christ could help,
love lifted me!

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 Saviour wants to be,
be saved today!

Love lifted me! Love lifted me!
When no-one but Christ could help,
love lifted me!
Love lifted me! Love lifted me!
When no-one but Christ could help,
love lifted me!

When the waves of sorrow roll,
when I am in distress,
Jesus takes my hand in His,
ever He loves to bless.
He will every fear dispel,
satisfy every need;
all who heed His loving call,
find rest indeed.

Love lifted me! Love lifted me!
When no-one but Christ could help,
love lifted me!
Love lifted me! Love lifted me!
When no-one but Christ could help,
love lifted me!