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Thread #123069   Message #2705690
Posted By: Joe Offer
21-Aug-09 - 04:27 PM
Thread Name: Songs of Washington Phillips
Subject: ADD: Take Your Burden to the Lord & Leave It There
I think we need to know more about Washington Phillips. He introduced some wonderful songs.

Here's one:

TAKE YOUR BURDEN TO THE LORD AND LEAVE IT THERE
(Charles Albert Tindley)

[chorus]
Leave it there, oh, leave it there
Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there
If you would trust Him and never doubt
He would surely bring you out
Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there

Now, if the world from you withhold all its silver and its gold
And you'll have to get along with meager fare (?)
Just remember in God's words how He fed those little birds
Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there

Now, if your body suffers pain and your health you can't regain
And you soul is almost sinkin' in despair
Jesus knew the pain you feel
He can save and He can heal
Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there

[chorus]

If your enemy assails and your heart begin to fail
Don't you forget that God in heaven will answer prayer
He will make a way for you, He will guide you safely through
Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there

Now, if your useful days are gone and old age in stealing on
And your body sinks beneath the weight of care
Jesus will never leave you then, He'll go with you to the end
Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there

[chorus]

Transcribed by ear from I Am Born to Preach the Gospel, Washington Phillips CD