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Lean harder on Jesus, he'll care for thee

Author: C. B. Widmeyer Appears in 2 hymnals

[Lean harder on Jesus, He'll care for thee]

Appears in 1 hymnal Composer and/or Arranger: C. B. Widmeyer Tune Key: A Major Incipit: 34323 14123 34323 Used With Text: Lean Harder on Jesus

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Author: C. B. W. Hymnal: New Sacred Quartettes for Male, Female and Mixed Voices #51 (1914) First Line: Lean harder on Jesus, He'll care for thee Lyrics: 1 Lean harder on Jesus, He'll care for thee, He purchased thy freedom on Calv'ry's tree; 'Twas love filled with sorrow, caused Him to die, To fit thee a mansion He came from on high. 2 Lean harder on Jesus, rest on His breast, Like John the Beloved there thou art blest; He'll tell thee His secrets, make plain thy way, And lead thee to Eden, eternity's day. 3 Lean harder on Jesus, be not dismayed, His grace is sufficient, He'll give thee aid; He'll lift up a standard, and stem the flood, Thus conquer in trial through His precious blood. 4 Lean harder on Jesus, trust in His word, His precepts are precious, sweetest e'er heard; He'll bring thee to glory, on heaven's shore, There thou shalt be safe with Him for evermore. Scripture: John 13:32 Languages: English Tune Title: [Lean harder on Jesus, He'll care for thee]

Lean harder on Jesus, he'll care for thee

Author: C. B. Widmeyer Hymnal: Tabernacle Revivalist #d94 (1920) Languages: English

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Charles B. Widmeyer

1884 - 1974 Person Name: C. B. Widmeyer Author of "Lean Harder on Jesus" Widmeyer, Charles B. (Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, 1884--California, December 14, 1974). Studied vocal music from age 12 under J.M. Cowgill; at age 15 began teaching classes of his own. First song was written at age 15. The first one published, "Upon the Cross," was written at age 20. Bachelor of Music degree from Bethany-Peniel, Bethany, Oklahoma. Wrote more than 350 songs; edited or contributed to many songbooks. "Come and Dine" was written following the reading of John 21:12 and his meditation on the similarity between the tired, hungry disciples and people of his day both spiritually and physically hungry; translated into Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, and Serbian. --E. Roger Taylor, DNAH Archives