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[Faint with the heat and the length of the road]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: C. Harold Lowden Incipit: 56712 35635 52343 Used With Text: Jesus Himself Drew Near

Author: Edna E. Trusted Appears in 7 hymnals First Line: Faint with the heat and the length of the road Refrain First Line: Jesus Himself, O 'twas Jesus Himself Lyrics: 1 Faint with the heat and the length of the road, I was oppress’d with a wearisome load; One came, so tenderly saying to me: “Give Me thy load ‘tis too heavy for thee.” Chorus: Jesus Himself, Jesus Himself, O ‘twas my Saviour, ‘twas Jesus Himself. 2 I was so poor, not a penny had I, Clothing or food for the journey to buy; One came and whisper’d, “Leave that to my care; Wealth of a kingdom with thee will I share.” [Chorus] 3 I was so lonely for lack of a friend; One came and offer’d me love without end, Love that is mighty to strengthen and save, Love that can triumph o'er death and the grave. [Chorus] 4 What tho’ the valleys be many and deep, What if the pathway be stony or steep. Mountain or moorland or valley of death: “I will be with thee,” my Comforter saith. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [Faint with the heat and the length of the road] Text Sources: In London Christian

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Faint with the Heat, and the Length of the Road

Author: Edith E. Trusted Hymnal: Lutherförbundets Sångbok #E161 (1913) Meter: 10.10.10.10 with chorus Refrain First Line: Jesus Himself, Jesus Himself Lyrics: 1 Faint with the heat, and the length of the road, I was oppressed with a wearisome load: One came so tenderly, saying to me, "Give Me thy load, 'tis too heavy for thee."-- Chorus: Jesus Himself, Jesus Himself, O 'twas my Saviour, 'twas Jesus Himself. 2 I was so poor; not a penny had I Clothing or food for the journey to buy: One came and whispered, "Leave that to My care; Wealth of a kingdom with thee will I share." [Chorus] 3 I was so lonely for lack of a friend: One came and offered me love without end, Love that is mighty to strengthen and save, Love that can triumph 'er death and the grave.-- [Chorus] 4 What tho' the valleys be many and deep; What if the pathway be stony or steep; Mountain, or moorland, or valley of death: "I will be with thee," my Comforter saith.-- [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: JESUS HIMSELF DREW NEAR

Jesus Himself Drew Near

Author: Edna E. Trusted Hymnal: Kingdom Songs #33 (1914) First Line: Faint with the heat and the length of the road Refrain First Line: Jesus Himself, O 'twas Jesus Himself Lyrics: 1 Faint with the heat and the length of the road, I was oppress’d with a wearisome load; One came, so tenderly saying to me: “Give Me thy load ‘tis too heavy for thee.” Chorus: Jesus Himself, Jesus Himself, O ‘twas my Saviour, ‘twas Jesus Himself. 2 I was so poor, not a penny had I, Clothing or food for the journey to buy; One came and whisper’d, “Leave that to my care; Wealth of a kingdom with thee will I share.” [Chorus] 3 I was so lonely for lack of a friend; One came and offer’d me love without end, Love that is mighty to strengthen and save, Love that can triumph o'er death and the grave. [Chorus] 4 What tho’ the valleys be many and deep, What if the pathway be stony or steep. Mountain or moorland or valley of death: “I will be with thee,” my Comforter saith. [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [Faint with the heat and the length of the road]