Text:Since Jesus is my friend
Author:Paul Gerhardt
Translator:Catherine Winkworth
Tune:GREENWOOD
Composer:Joseph E. Sweetser

504. Since Jesus is my friend

1 Since Jesus is my friend,
And I to Him belong,
It matters not what foes intend,
However fierce and strong.

2 He whispers in my breast
Sweet words of holy cheer,
How they who seek in God their rest
Shall ever find Him near;--

3 How God hath built above
A city fair and new,
Where eye and heart shall see and prove
What faith has counted true.

4 My heart for gladness springs;
It cannot more be sad;
For very joy it laughs and sings,--
Sees naught but sunshine glad.

5 The sun that lights mine eyes
Is Christ, the Lord I love;
I sing for joy of that which lies
Stored up for me above.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Since Jesus is my friend
Translator: Catherine Winkworth (1855)
Author: Paul Gerhardt (1656)
Language: English
Publication Date: 1899
Topic: Christ: Our Confidence; Christ: Joy of believers in; Courage (2 more...)
Tune Information
Name: GREENWOOD
Composer: Joseph E. Sweetser
Meter: S. M.



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