Elisha Hoffman was born on May 7, 1839 in Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania. He was a Presbyterian minister and composer of over 2,000 hymns and 50 song books during his 90 years. Music historian Jacob Hall described Elisha Hoffman’s musical ability in the following manner, “When a melody is born in his […]
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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. Leaning, leaning,Safe and secure from all alarms;Leaning, leaning,Leaning on the everlasting arms. O how sweet to walk in this pilgrim way,Leaning on the everlasting arms;O how bright the […]