September 17, 2021 (Friday)
The hymn, “Burdens Are Lifted at Calvary” was written by John M. Moore of Toronto in 1952. He wrote it after leading a young seaman to Christ by handing him a tract which featured a scene from Pilgrim’s Progress in which the pilgrim carries a heavy burden on his back that rolls away as he approaches the Cross.
Moore asked him, ‘Do you feel this burden on your back today?’ and gives this report: “We prayed together and never shall I forget the smile of peace and assurance that lit up his face when he said that his burden was lifted!”
This was the favorite hynm of Wilson Dedmon, a wonderful deacon who loved the Lord. His wife, Beulah, was also a great Christian. They both were strong witnesses for their Lord and Savior. I had the privilege of being their pastor in their retirement years. This was his favorite hymn. And it is one of mine, also.
Written by John M. Moore
1952
1. Days are filled with sorrow and care,
Hearts are lonely and drear.
Burdens are lifted at Calvary,
Jesus is very near.
CHORUS:
Burdens are lifted at Calvary, Calvary, Calvary;
Burdens are lifted at Calvary, Jesus is very near.
2. Cast your care on Jesus today,
Leave your worry and fear.
Burdens are lifted at Calvary,
Jesus is very near.
CHORUS
3. Troubled soul, the Savior can feel
Every heartache and tear.
Burdens are lifted at Calvary,
Jesus is very near.
CHORUS