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[Leaning on the arms of Jesus] (Warren)

Meter: 8.8.8.7.4.8.6.8 Appears in 5 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Barney Elliott Warren Tune Key: E Major Incipit: 32123 43121 71265

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Leaning on the Arms of Jesus

Author: B. E. W. Meter: 8.8.8.7.4.8.6.8 Appears in 6 hymnals Refrain First Line: Leaning, leaning Lyrics: 1 Leaning on the arms of Jesus, Oh, it is so sweet and precious! He will surely bless and keep us, Calmly resting free from care. Refrain: Leaning, leaning, Safely on the arms of Jesus, I’m leaning, yes, leaning, Leaning on the arms of Jesus. 2 Leaning on His arms of power, Jesus is my strong, high tower; He’s my peace—a constant shower— He will every need supply. [Refrain] 3 Leaning on His arms, I’m trusting, What have I to fear? I’m resting; Jesus is my constant blessing, He will all my burdens bear. [Refrain] Scripture: Deuteronomy 33:27 Used With Tune: [Leaning on the arms of Jesus] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/Leaning_on_the_Arms_of_Jesus); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (199); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Select Hymns, 1911 (461)

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Leaning on the Arms of Jesus

Author: B. E. W. Hymnal: Timeless Truths #1069 Meter: 8.8.8.7.4.8.6.8 Refrain First Line: Leaning, leaning Lyrics: 1 Leaning on the arms of Jesus, Oh, it is so sweet and precious! He will surely bless and keep us, Calmly resting free from care. Refrain: Leaning, leaning, Safely on the arms of Jesus, I’m leaning, yes, leaning, Leaning on the arms of Jesus. 2 Leaning on His arms of power, Jesus is my strong, high tower; He’s my peace—a constant shower— He will every need supply. [Refrain] 3 Leaning on His arms, I’m trusting, What have I to fear? I’m resting; Jesus is my constant blessing, He will all my burdens bear. [Refrain] Scripture: Deuteronomy 33:27 Tune Title: [Leaning on the arms of Jesus]
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Leaning on the Arms of Jesus

Author: Barney Hymnal: Songs of the Evening Light #77 (1897) Refrain First Line: Leaning, leaning, leaning Languages: English Tune Title: [Leaning on the arms of Jesus]
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Leaning on the Arms of Jesus

Author: B. E. W. Hymnal: Evening Light Songs #199 (1987) Refrain First Line: Leaning, leaning Languages: English Tune Title: [Leaning on the arms of Jesus]

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Barney Elliott Warren

1867 - 1951 Person Name: B. E. W. Author of "Leaning on the Arms of Jesus" in Timeless Truths Barney Elliott Warren was an American Christian hymnwriter and minister. See more in Wikipedia
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