Celebrating Grace Hymnal ‎#640

640. Leaning on the Everlasting Arms

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 Oh, how sweet to walk in this pilgrim way,
leaning on the everlasting arms;
oh, how bright the path grows from day to day,
leaning on the everlasting arms. [Refrain]

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. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: What a fellowship, what a joy divine
• Title: Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
• Author: Elisha A. Hoffman (1887)
• Refrain First Line: Leaning, leaning, safe and secure
• Meter: 10.9.10.9 with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Scripture:
  Deuteronomy 33:27
• Topic: The Church on Mission: Perserverance; Assurance

Tune Information

• Name: SHOWALTER
• Composer: Anthony J. Showalter (1887)
• Meter: 10.9.10.9 with refrain
• Key: A♭ Major