Lean On His Arms (Chorus)

Lean on his arm, trusting in his love

Author: Lewis E. Jones
Published in 1 hymnal

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Lean on his arm, trusting in his love,
Lean on his arm all his mercies prove,
Lean on his arm, looking up above,
Just lean on the Saviour's arm.


Source: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #c138

Author: Lewis E. Jones

Lewis Edgar Jones USA 1865-1936. Born in Yates City, IL, his family moved near Davenport, IA, where he lived on a farm until age 21. He went into business for awhile, and attended the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. He was a classmate of evangelist, Billy Sunday. After graduating, he worked for the YMCA in Davenport, IA; Fort Worth, TX (1915, as general secretary); and Santa Barbara, CA (1925 as general secretary). Hymn writing was his avocation, and he wrote 200+, advising that many came from pastors’ sermons. He married Lora May Wright (1872-1950), and they had a daughter, Frances Ellen (1897-1982). He died in Santa Barbara, CA. John Perry  Go to person page >

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First Line: Lean on his arm, trusting in his love
Title: Lean On His Arms (Chorus)
Author: Lewis E. Jones
Language: English

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The Song Book of the Salvation Army #c138

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