The New Church Hymnal ‎#411

411. Jesus Took My Burden

1 When I, a poor, lost sinner,
Before the Lord did fall,
And in the name of Jesus
For pardon loud did call;
He heard my supplication,
And soon the weak was strong,
For Jesus took my burden,
And left me with a song.

Refrain:
Yes, Jesus took my burden
I could no longer bear,
Yes, Jesus took my burden
In answer to my prayer;
My anxious fears subsided,
My spirit was made strong,
For Jesus took my burden,
And let me with a song.

2 Ofttimes the way is dreary,
And rugged seems the road,
Ofttimes I'm weak and weary,
When bent beneath some load;
But when I cry in weakness,
"How long, O Lord, how long?"
Then Jesus takes the burden,
And leaves we with a song. [Refrain]

3 When I was crushed with sorrow
I bowed in deep despair,
My load of grief and heartache
Seemed more than I could bear;
'Twas when I heard a whisper,
"You to the lord belong,"
Then Jesus took my burden,
And left me with a song. [Refrain]

4 I'll trust Him for the further,
He knoweth all the way,
For with His eye He'll guide me
Along life's pilgrim way;
And I will tell in heaven,
While ages roll along,
How Jesus took my burden,
And left me with a song. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: When I, a poor, lost sinner
• Title: Jesus Took My Burden
• Author: Rev. Johnston Oatman, Jr.
• Refrain First Line: Yes, Jesus took my burden I could no longer bear
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1976
• Topic: The Christian Life: Testimony; Grace & Mercy; Guidance & Care

Tune Information

• Name: [When I, a poor, lost sinner]
• Composer: Bertha Mae Lillenas
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: © 1933 by Homer A. Rodeheaver. © Renewed 1961, The Rodeheaver Co. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission.
• Notes: Now Public Domain