Above The Trembling Elements

Above the trembling elements,

Above life's restless sea,

Dear Savior, lift my spirit up,

O lift me up to Thee!

Great calmness there, sweet patience, too,

Upon Thy face I see;

I would be calm and patient, Lord,

O lift me up to Thee!

I am not weary of Thy work,

From earth I would not flee;

But while I walk and while I serve,

O lift me up to Thee!

That I may bless my tender friends,

And those who love not me;

But while I walk and while I serve,

O lift me up to Thee!

Whatever falls of good or ill,

Thy hand, Thy care I see,

And while these varied dealings pass,

O lift me up to Thee!

And when my eyes close for the last,

Still this my prayer shall be:

Dear Savior, lift my spirit up,

And lift me up to Thee!