Emmylou Harris - If I Be Lifted Up lyrics

(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