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After several years of debating, I have now done a solo arrangement for this song. It was originally a choral only, meant to be accompanied on the organ. Since organ accompaniments don't work for some choirs, I have also included an adaptation for piano. The piano accompaniment for the solo version is somewhat different from the choral version.
Lyrics:
Cast your burden on the Lord
and he will make it light
Come unto him, ye heavy laden
Find your rest in Christ
Bring him your sorrows, all your grief
Lay every weakness at his feet
He will sustain you, give you peace
And lead you into life
Cast your burden on the Lord
and he will heal your soul
Place on his altar all your sin
and he will bear its toll
Bring him your blindness born of pride
Give him your broken heart to bind
It was for this he bled and died:
That he might make you whole
Cast your burden on the Lord
and he will carry you home
He will attend you and defend
through perils yet unknown
Put your unwavering trust in him
Christ, your constant heavenly friend
Hath graven you in the palms of his hands
And ne'er forsakes his own
Church Music Contest: Anthem division--Award of Distinction 2005 (version with organ).
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