One Loving Word from Jesus

Fanny J. Crosby • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 130:5

Verse 1

When the heart is weary, When its comforts die, When its tender throbings Meet no kind reply,—

Chorus

One loving word from Jesus Bids every shadow flee; One little word from Jesus, Lean, my child, on me.

Verse 2

When the heart is lonely, When it longs for rest, Go to Him who loves thee, Lean thou on His breast.

Chorus

One loving word from Jesus Bids every shadow flee; One little word from Jesus, Lean, my child, on me.

Verse 3

When the heart is breaking, Crushed with grief and pain, How that word from Jesus Thrills its chords again!

Chorus

One loving word from Jesus Bids every shadow flee; One little word from Jesus, Lean, my child, on me.

Verse 4

O that word from Jesus, Breathed in tones so dear, Gives us joy in sorrow, Gives us hope in fear.

Chorus

One loving word from Jesus Bids every shadow flee; One little word from Jesus, Lean, my child, on me.

Scripture References

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