Leaning on Jesus
Authors: Fanny Lonsdale • Composers: James M. Kirk • Meter: 8.6.8.6. double with refrain, 8.6.8.6.8.6.8.6. with refrain • Language: English • Formats: lyrics, png • Copyright: Free PNG, Public Domain • Years: 1894 • Bible References: John 13:23, Songs of Solomon 8:5
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1. I have been alone with Jesus,
My head upon His breast,
For I was so very weary,
I wanted there to rest.
I have been alone with Jesus,
He bid me stay awhile,
And I felt it very precious,
The sunshine of His smile.
Chorus 1:
For I was weary, weary,
And longed to be at rest,
And oh! it was so peaceful there,
While leaning on His breast.
2. Shall I tell you what I told Him,
While I was waiting there?
I told Him all my trouble,
I told Him all my care.
I told Him Satan’s whisperings
Oft called me into sin,
And I asked Him if I might not
Forever stay with Him.
3. Shall I tell you what He told me,
While I was waiting there?
For it took away my trouble,
It took away my care.
He told me how He loved me,
His wayward, erring child,
And I felt so very happy,
For still on me He smiled.
4. Then He told me I was welcome,
To stay with Him for aye,
And He said that He would never
Cast His loving child away,
“Hark!” he said, “I am your Savior,
Firm as a rock I stand,
Come and rest beneath my shadow,
When weary in the land.”
Chorus 2:
Oh, ‘tis precious, very precious,
To lean on Jesus’ breast,
For when the heart is weary,
‘Tis the only place of rest.