I'm So Glad Jesus Lifted Me
I'm so glad Jesus lifted me, singing glory hallelujah
A joyful testimony song celebrating the experience of being lifted out of sin and despair by Jesus. The simple, repetitive structure invites participation and the expression of personal gratitude for salvation.
History & Background
An African American spiritual of unknown authorship. A simple, joyful testimony song celebrating salvation and deliverance.
Hymnal Appearances
- Evangelical Lutheran Worship — 860
Bulletin Note
I'm So Glad Jesus Lifted Me — African American spiritual
Preaching Connection
Personal testimony of salvation — Jesus lifting the believer out of darkness.
Stanza Arc
The narrative or theological arc traced by this tune's stanzas: From lostness and spiritual death to restoration and exaltation; the journey of grace from seeking to finding to transformation
Themes
Spiritual Testimony Salvation African American