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[When weary and worn with the burdens of life]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Rosa Burton Incipit: 34555 53566 65517 Used With Text: Lead Me to the Rock

Author: F. M. D. Appears in 5 hymnals First Line: When weary and worn with the burdens of life Refrain First Line: Lead, O lead me Lyrics: 1 When weary and worn with the burdens of life, And the soul has grown faint in the battling and strife, Then to Thee, O my God, in my anguish I cry; Lead me to the Rock that is higher than I. Refrain: Lead, O lead me! Lead me to the Rock, Lead me to the Rock, Lead me to the Rock, That is higher than I! 2 When tempted by evil to wander away From the path Thou hast made to the realms of bright day, Then to Thee, O my Saviour my Refuge I fly; Lead me to the Rock that is higher than I. [Refrain] 3 When done with the ills that beset us below, And the swelling of Jordan is near me, I know, Then on Thee, O my Saviour my hopes I rely; Lead me to the Rock that is higher than I. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [When weary and worn with the burdens of life]

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Lead Me to the Rock

Author: F. M. D. Hymnal: Songs of Sovereign Grace #112 (1897) First Line: When weary and worn with the burdens of life Refrain First Line: Lead, O lead me Lyrics: 1 When weary and worn with the burdens of life, And the soul has grown faint in the battling and strife, Then to Thee, O my God, in my anguish I cry; Lead me to the Rock that is higher than I. Refrain: Lead, O lead me! Lead me to the Rock, Lead me to the Rock, Lead me to the Rock, That is higher than I! 2 When tempted by evil to wander away From the path Thou hast made to the realms of bright day, Then to Thee, O my Saviour my Refuge I fly; Lead me to the Rock that is higher than I. [Refrain] 3 When done with the ills that beset us below, And the swelling of Jordan is near me, I know, Then on Thee, O my Saviour my hopes I rely; Lead me to the Rock that is higher than I. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [When weary and worn with the burdens of life]

Lead Me to the Rock

Author: F. M. D. Hymnal: Notes of Praise #106 (1890) First Line: When weary and worn with the burdens of life Refrain First Line: Lead, O lead me Languages: English Tune Title: [When weary and worn with the burdens of life]

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Frank M. Davis

1839 - 1896 Person Name: F. M. D. Author of "Lead Me to the Rock" in Songs of Sovereign Grace Frank Marion Davis USA 1839-1896. Born at Marcellus, NY, he became a teacher and professor of voice, a choirmaster and a good singer. He traveled extensively, living in Marcellus, NY, Vicksburg, MS, Baltimore, MD, Cincinnati, OH, Burr Oak and Findley, MI. He compiled and published several song books: “New Pearls of Song” (1877), “Notes of Praise” (1890), “Crown of gold” (1892), “Always welcome” (1881), “Songs of love and praise #5” (1898), “Notes of praise”, and “Brightest glory”. He never married. John Perry