Something for the weekend. Leaning on the Everlasting Arms sung by Iris DeMent. Anthony Showalter wrote the hymn in 1887. He had tragically received two letters from former pupils who told him that their wives had died. In his letters of consolation he referenced  Deuteronomy 33:27:  The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms, which became the theme of his hymn. Showalter wrote the refrain and Elisha Hoffman, at the request of Showalter, wrote the remaining lyrics.
I can’t hear that song without thinking of that old movie, “The Night of the Hunter”.
I do like Ms. De Mint’s version better.
Great song – fills a great need here this weekend for comfort.
Here’s a version I like
@Anzlyne, that is a beautiful rendition. And I like the photos shown with Iris DeMent’s video. Thanks.