A Susquehanna Valley Man Wrote Some of the Familiar Hymns of the Church

One of the most recognized hymns in United Methodist hymnbooks is "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms." Elisha Hoffman, a Schuylkill County native, wrote the words. He also attended Union Seminary in New Berlin, Union County, the forerunner of Albright University. He is credited with writing over two thousand hymns. Learn more in today's episode of Susquehanna Footprints Treading Lightly.