If I Be Lifted Up - Emmylou Harris

(Traditional)

Down in the valleywhile on my knees 
I asked my Jesus carry please 
He promised that he'd take care of me 
If I would lift him up 

He said if I 
Be lifted up 
He said if I 
Be lifted up 
I 'll be your father 
I'll be your mother 
I'll be your sister 
And your brother 

He said if I 
Be lifted up 
I'll bring joy, joy, joy 
To your soul 

When I am lonely 
When I am sad 
My Jesus comes and makes me glad 
He is the dearest friend I've have had 
I want to lift Him up 

He said if I 
Be lifted up 
He said if I 
Be lifted up 
I 'll be your father 
I'll be your mother 
I'll be your sister 
And your brother 

He said if I 
Be lifted up 
I'll bring joy, joy, joy 
To your soul