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Breathe Upon Me

Sweetly and softly my Savior is calling

Author: R. F. Chalk
Tune: [Sweetly and softly my Savior is calling]
Published in 2 hymnals

Printable scores: PDF, Noteworthy Composer
Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1. Sweetly and softly my Saviour is calling,
Gently in tones sweet and low;
Calming the storms in my inward life beating,
And hushing my soul and its woe.

Chorus:
Then sweetly breathe on thy life,
And quiet all doubting within;
Yes, sweetly breathe on me thy life,
That my soul may be free from all sin.

2. Stronger and stronger my Saviour is holding,
Keeping me close in his arms;
Shielding me safe when the billows are rolling,
And resting my soul from alarms. [Chorus]

3. Deeper and deeper my Saviour is coming
Into my heart every day;
Guarding my footsteps while on this life's journey,
With light from yon heaven's own ray. [Chorus]

4. Daily, yes, daily I'm knowing him better,
Learning, close down at his feet,
'Till peace o'er my soul rushes on like a river,
And hearts in true unison beat. [Chorus]

Source: Carols of Hope: a compilation of select sacred songs for use in Sunday schools, praise and young people's services #121

Author: R. F. Chalk

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Text Information

First Line: Sweetly and softly my Savior is calling
Title: Breathe Upon Me
Author: R. F. Chalk
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Then sweetly breathe on me Thy life
Copyright: Public Domain

Media

The Cyber Hymnal #12661
  • PDF (PDF)
  • Noteworthy Composer Score (NWC)

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