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Jesus, Union with Trust

Scripture Tags

Deuteronomy 33 Psalm 4 Psalm 27 Proverbs 3 Hebrews 13

Hymnal Number

628

Leaning on the Everlasting Arms

Words by: Elisha A. Hoffman
Music by: A. J. Showalter

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Keys included: Ab
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About this Hymn
Inspired by Deuteronomy 33:27, "The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms," this hymn has brought comfort to many by taking that picture and applying it to the life of faith. Showalter wrote the chorus in response to two friends, both of whom had been through the pain of losing spouses. The song has become synonymous with the gospel tradition and has been recorded by artists from Mahalia Jackson to Alan Jackson. It allows us to ask questions about all our fears then reply (we recommend in harmony) with this chorus.
Lyrics
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.

Chorus
Leaning, leaning, safe and secure from all alarms; leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms.

Verse 2
Oh, how sweet to walk in this pilgrim way, leaning on the everlasting arms; oh, how bright the path grows from day to day, 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.

Copyrighted lyrics may be used in corporate worship in accordance with a valid CCLI license. Lyrics should be displayed unaltered and include author and copyright information. All other uses require permission from the copyright holder.

Attribution & Copyright
Words: Elisha A. Hoffman, 1887
Music: A. J. Showalter, 1887