Check out this joyous rendition of the song ‘Leaning on the Everlasting Arms.’ Mark Lowry leads the group, and the singers have such joy on their faces while they sing out the lyrics. We hope this wonderful version of this classic hymn uplifts you today!
‘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’
This popular gospel hymn, ‘Leaning on the Everlasting Arms,’ was written by two authors. Elisha A. Hoffman, who composed more than 2,000 compositions and compiled nearly 50 songbooks and hymnals, wrote the stanzas. Anthony J. Showalter wrote the refrain, as well as the music. The song was first published in 1887 in the Glad Evangel for Revival, Camp and Evangelistic Meeting Hymnal.
The beautiful hymn references Deuteronomy 33:27, which says, "The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms." What a great reminder that our relationship with Jesus can be an intimate one, and we can see him as a friend that we can rely on and lean on.
When it comes to Mark Lowry and his background, he is best known for co-writing the song ‘Mary, Did You Know?’ and being a member of the Gaither Vocal Band from 1988 to 2001, and 2009 to 2013, along with Michael English, Guy Penrod, David Phelps, and Bill Gaither.
Mark Lowry, along with the other singers in this video, did a wonderful singing of ‘Leaning on the Everlasting Arms.’ This is the type of song that reminds people about the peace found through the grace and refuge of God. In the grace of the Father’s everlasting arms, we can truly find joy, peace, and nearness to Him. May you be encouraged today as you listen to this beautiful rendition.