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E161. Faint with the Heat, and the Length of the Road

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]

Text Information
First Line: Faint with the heat, and the length of the road
Title: Faint with the Heat, and the Length of the Road
Author: Edith E. Trusted
Refrain First Line: Jesus Himself, Jesus Himself
Meter: 10, 10, 10, 10. With Chorus
Language: English
Publication Date: 1913
Copyright: © 1912 by John J. Hood Co.
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: JESUS HIMSELF DREW NEAR
Composer: C. Harold Lowden
Meter: 10, 10, 10, 10. With Chorus
Key: F Major or modal
Copyright: © 1912 by John J. Hood Co.
Notes: Now Public Domain



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