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Text:Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
Author:Elisha A. Hoffman
Tune:SHOWALTER
Composer:Anthony J. Showalter

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:
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



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