If I Be Lifted Up

(Traditional) Down in the valley while 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