Leaning on the Everlasting Arms | story behind the hymn | lyrics study | performance

Anthony Johnson Showalter is a legend in the gospel music world! When two old students of his both lost a spouse, Showalter reminded them of a Scripture that could give them help and hope. This led him to start writing a song, which his friend Elisha Hoffman finished off. This simple song of faith has meant a lot to many Christians over the years! Perhaps it will become one of your favourites too. 🙏 Support this ministry: https://shorturl.at/xDHU8 🎙️ My Audio Daily Devotions: https://shorturl.at/qtLR0 🎵 Buy my music: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lukepowell 🌐 My website: https://lukepowellministries.com Sources I used for this video: - https://www.wholesomewords.org/biography/bhoffman.html - https://www.hymnologyarchive.com/elisha-hoffman - https://www.hymnologyarchive.com/aj-showalter 1 What a fellowship, what a joy divine, Leaning on the everlasting arms; What a blessedness, what a peace is mine, Leaning on the everlasting arms. Leaning, leaning, Safe and secure from all alarms; Leaning, leaning, Leaning on the everlasting arms. 2 O how sweet to walk in this pilgrim way, Leaning on the everlasting arms; O how bright the path grows from day to day, Leaning on the everlasting arms. [Refrain] 3 What have I to dread, what have I to fear, Leaning on the everlasting arms? I have blessed peace with my Lord so near, Leaning on the everlasting arms. [Refrain] #hymns #hymnhistory #hymnsofthefaith