Lutherförbundets Sångbok ‎#E161

E161. Faint with the Heat, and the Length of the Road

1 Faint with the heat, and the length of the road,
I was oppressed with a wearisome load:
One came so tenderly, saying to me,
"Give Me thy load, 'tis too heavy for thee."--

Chorus:
Jesus Himself,
Jesus Himself,
O 'twas my Saviour, 'twas Jesus Himself.

2 I was so poor; not a penny had I
Clothing or food for the journey to buy:
One came and whispered, "Leave that to My care;
Wealth of a kingdom with thee will I share." [Chorus]

3 I was so lonely for lack of a friend:
One came and offered me love without end,
Love that is mighty to strengthen and save,
Love that can triumph 'er death and the grave.-- [Chorus]

4 What tho' the valleys be many and deep;
What if the pathway be stony or steep;
Mountain, or moorland, or valley of death:
"I will be with thee," my Comforter saith.-- [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Faint with the heat, and the length of the road
• Title: Faint with the Heat, and the Length of the Road
• Author: Edith E. Trusted
• Refrain First Line: Jesus Himself, Jesus Himself
• Meter: 10, 10, 10, 10. With Chorus
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1913
• Copyright: © 1912 by John J. Hood Co.

Tune Information

• Name: JESUS HIMSELF DREW NEAR
• Composer: C. Harold Lowden
• Meter: 10, 10, 10, 10. With Chorus
• Key: F Major or modal
• Copyright: © 1912 by John J. Hood Co.
• Notes: Now Public Domain