Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
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Text by Elisha A. Hoffman (1887). Music by Anthony J. Showalter (1887). Public domain in all jurisdictions.
Verse 1
GWhat a fel-low-ship, what a Cjoy di-vine
GLean-ing on the ev-er-Dlast-ing Garms
GWhat a bless-ed-ness, what a Cpeace is mine
GLean-ing on the ev-er-Dlast-ing Garms
Chorus
GLean-ing, lean-ing, Csafe and se-cure from Gall a-larms
GLean-ing, lean-ing, Dlean-ing on the ev-er-Glast-ing arms
Verse 2
GOh, how sweet to walk in this Cpil-grim way
GLean-ing on the ev-er-Dlast-ing Garms
GOh, how bright the path grows from Cday to day
GLean-ing on the ev-er-Dlast-ing Garms
Verse 3
GWhat have I to dread, what have CI to fear
GLean-ing on the ev-er-Dlast-ing Garms
GI have bless-ed peace with my CLord so near
GLean-ing on the ev-er-Dlast-ing Garms
Structure
Verse 1
Chorus
Verse 2
Verse 3
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