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Carry Me Tenderly

Representative Text

1 Carry me tenderly, Jesus, my Saviour,
Gather me safe in thine arms so strong;
Carry me tenderly over life’s billows,
Carry me tenderly all the day long.

Refrain:
All the day long, all the day long,
Comfort my spirit, and fill me with song;
Carry me tenderly over life’s billows,
Tenderly, lovingly, all the day long.

2 Speak to me lovingly, Jesus, my Saviour,
Whisper thy name in my care worn heart;
Grant me thy beautiful sunlight of glory,
Then shall my fear like a dream depart. [Refrain]

3 Speak to me lovingly, Jesus, my Saviour,
Sweeter than music thy words that fall;
Thou art my hiding-place, O my Redeemer,
Thou art my portion, my life, my all. [Refrain]

4 Carry me tenderly thro’ the dark valley,
Carry me tenderly o’er the sea;
Then shall my conflicts and trials be ended,
Then shall I anchor, O Lord, with thee. [Refrain]

Source: Joyful Sound: a collection of new hymns and music with familiar selections #32

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Author: Fanny Crosby

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Text Information

First Line: Carry me tenderly, Jesus, my Savior
Title: Carry Me Tenderly
Author: Fanny Crosby
Language: English
Refrain First Line: All the day long, all the day long
Copyright: Public Domain
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Instances

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Joyful Sound #32

Joyful Sound #32
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Sacred Trio #208

Sacred Trio #208
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The Sacred Trio #208

The Sacred Trio #208
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