As sung by Pastor & Mrs. Buck Ledford, Beyond The Sunset, Lasting Faith Records LFLP 17

HE LIFTED ME OUT
(Lawrence Brooks)

I was out on the broad way of sin and despair
Crushed 'neath the burden of sorrow and care
My constant companion was trouble and doubt
But Jesus reached down and lifted me out

He lifted me out of the deep mirey clay
He planted my feet in a straight and narrow way
He lifted me up to a heavenly place
And flushed my soul each day with His grace

I was building my home on the dry, sinking sand
Casting my lot in a cold and barren land
My burdens were heavy within and without
Oh, praise His dear name, He lifted me out

I started for Heaven, my heart filled with joy
My wanderings are over, my sins are all gone
Through Jesus' own blood, I'm cleansed within and without
Oh, glory to God, He lifted me out

He lifted me out of the deep mirey clay
He planted my feet in a straight and narrow way
He lifted me up to a heavenly place
And flushed my soul each day with His grace