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Text:Jesus is Near, burdens to bear
Author:Mrs. Wyndham Heathcote
Tune:[Often the day is dreary]
Composer:Mrs. Wyndham Heathcote

290. Jesus is Near, burdens to bear

1 Often the day is dreary,
Often the storm-clouds lower,
Often my spirit’s weary—
Jesus then speaks His power.

Refrain:
Jesus is near, burdens to bear;
Weary one, Jesus will help thee;
Jesus is near, burdens to bear;
His blood from sin doth cleanse thee.

2 Welcome to tell my story,
Telling—He gives me rest;
And, while my sorrows sharing,
Clasps me unto His breast. [Refrain]

3 Jesus my heart loves dearly,
All through the darkest night,
As when the sun shines clearly,
Making my pathway bright. [Refrain]

4 Wondrous in love is Jesus,
Sweet is the rest He gives;
Sharing in all my toiling,
While in my heart He lives. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Often the day is dreary
Title: Jesus is Near, burdens to bear
Author: Mrs. Wyndham Heathcote
Refrain First Line: Jesus is near, burdens to bear
Language: English
Publication Date: 1902
Tune Information
Name: [Often the day is dreary]
Composer: Mrs. Wyndham Heathcote
Meter: 7.6.7.6. with Refrain



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