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The United Methodist Hymnal · No. 133 · Words: Elisha A. Hoffman · Tune: SHOWALTER
Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
Create PowerPoint slides from this hymn →Written in 1887 by Elisha A. Hoffman with music by Anthony J. Showalter, this beloved gospel hymn celebrates the peace and security found in leaning on God's everlasting strength. It remains one of the most recognized American gospel songs of the 19th century.
Verse 1
What a fellowship,
what a joy divine,
leaning on the
everlasting arms;
what a blessedness,
what a peace is mine,
leaning on the
everlasting arms.
Refrain
Lean - - - ing,
(Leaning on Jesus,)
lean - - - ing,
(leaning on Jesus,)
safe and secure
from all alarms;
lean - - - ing,
(leaning on Jesus,)
lean - - - ing,
(leaning on Jesus,)
leaning on the
everlasting arms.
Verse 2
O how sweet to walk
in this pilgrim way,
leaning on the
everlasting arms;
O how bright the path
grows from day to day,
leaning on the
everlasting arms.
Refrain
Lean - - - ing,
(Leaning on Jesus,)
lean - - - ing,
(leaning on Jesus,)
safe and secure
from all alarms;
lean - - - ing,
(leaning on Jesus,)
lean - - - ing,
(leaning on Jesus,)
leaning on the
everlasting arms.
Verse 3
What have I to dread,
what have I to fear,
leaning on the
everlasting arms?
I have blessed peace
with my Lord so near,
leaning on the
everlasting arms.
Refrain
Lean - - - ing,
(Leaning on Jesus,)
lean - - - ing,
(leaning on Jesus,)
safe and secure
from all alarms;
lean - - - ing,
(leaning on Jesus,)
lean - - - ing,
(leaning on Jesus,)
leaning on the
everlasting arms.
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