Abstract: A load lifting hook construction is equipped with a control eye that is attachable to a control rope that parallels a suspension rope. A person located above the lifting hook can selectively pull the suspension rope and control rope to manipulate the hook into, or out of, engagement with the load. The tip of the hook is spaced a relatively great distance from the suspension axis so that the hook has a relatively large mouth. The hook is also enabled to extend into relatively small openings in the load. A variety of different types of loads can be remotely controlled and lifted, using the hook structure of this invention.