Lifted

I lift up my eyes to fix them on your throne
I lift up my eyes- set my sights on you alone.
You lift up my heart from the depths of the grave
You lift up my heart for you are mighty to save.

I lift up my hands so ready to believe
I lift up my hands reaching out to receive
You lift up my soul, on the rock set my feet
You lift up my soul from depths of defeat

I lift my eyes to the hills there where my help comes from
I lift my eyes to the hills there where my help comes from

I lift up my hands and release all my plans
To receive the best blessings of all
I lift up my hands and lay down my demands
As on your great name I call.

For I am so needy to be like a child
Protected and nurtured and no more beguiled
So I lift my hands to receive and to give
The praise that is due you while yet I still live.

I lift my eyes to the hills there where my help comes from
I lift my eyes to the hills there where my help comes from

Anthony Foster
November 28, 2011