Lead Me to the Rock

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When weary and worn with the burdens of life

Author: Frank M. Davis
Tune: [When weary and worn with the burdens of life]
Published in 5 hymnals

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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]

Source: Songs of Sovereign Grace #112

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Author: Frank M. Davis

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 Go to person page >

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First Line:	When weary and worn with the burdens of life
Title:	Lead Me to the Rock
Author:	Frank M. Davis
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	Lead, O lead me
Copyright:	Public Domain