CHRISTIAN LIFE >> JOY & PEACE
SDAH 469
What a fellowship, what a joy divine,
leaning on the everlasting arms;
what a blessedness, what a peace is mine,
leaning on the everlasting arms.
Text
1
What a fellowship, what a joy divine,
leaning on the everlasting arms;
what a blessedness, what a peace is mine,
leaning on the everlasting arms.
Refrain
Leaning, leaning,
safe and secure from all alarms;
leaning, leaning,
leaning on the everlasting arms.
2
O how sweet to walk in this pilgrim way,
leaning on the everlasting arms;
O how bright the path grows from day to day,
leaning on the everlasting arms.
3
What have I to dread, what have I to fear,
leaning on the everlasting arms?
I have blessed peace with my Lord so near,
leaning on the everlasting arms.
Hymn Info
Biblical Reference
(a) Deut 33:27; Phil 4:7 (b) Prov 4:18 (c) Ps 27:1
Author
E.A. Hoffman (1839-1929)
Year Published
1887
Metrical Number
10.9.10.9.
Composer
A.J. Showalter (1858-1924)
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