Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
Words: Elisha A. Hoffman and Anthony J. Showalter, 1887 · Tune "Showalter," Anthony J. Showalter, 1887 · Public domain
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Verse 1
AbWhat a fellowship, Bbmwhat a joy Dbdivine,
Ableaning on the everlasting Ebarms;
Abwhat a blessedness, Bbmwhat a peace Dbis mine,
Ableaning on Ebthe Abev-Eb7er-Ablast-Eb7ing Abarms.
Refrain (after every verse)
AbLeaning, Dbleaning, Absafe and Eb7se-Abcure Ebfrom Aball a-Eblarms;
Ableaning, Dbleaning, Ableaning on Ebthe Abev-Eb7er-Ablast-Eb7ing Abarms.
Verse 2
AbO how sweet to walk Bbmin this pil-Dbgrim way,
Ableaning on the everlasting Ebarms;
AbO how bright the path Bbmgrows from day Dbto day,
Ableaning on Ebthe Abev-Eb7er-Ablast-Eb7ing Abarms.
Verse 3
AbWhat have I to dread, Bbmwhat have I Dbto fear,
Ableaning on the everlasting Ebarms?
AbI have blessed peace Bbmwith my Lord Dbso near,
Ableaning on Ebthe Abev-Eb7er-Ablast-Eb7ing Abarms.
Chords in the key of A♭
- Ab
- Bbm
- Db
- Eb
- Eb7
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