Lean Harder on Jesus

Lean harder on Jesus, he'll care for thee

Author: C. B. Widmeyer
Tune: [Lean harder on Jesus, He'll care for thee]
Published in 2 hymnals

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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.

Source: New Sacred Quartettes for Male, Female and Mixed Voices #51

Author: C. B. Widmeyer

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 Go to person page >

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First Line: Lean harder on Jesus, he'll care for thee
Title: Lean Harder on Jesus
Author: C. B. Widmeyer
Language: English
Publication Date: 1914
Copyright: Public domain

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New Sacred Quartettes for Male, Female and Mixed Voices #51

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