African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#309

309. I've Found a Friend

1 I’ve found a Friend, O such a Friend!
He loved me ere I knew Him;
He drew me with the cords of love,
And thus He bound me to Him;
And round my heart still closely twine
Those ties which naught can sever,
For I am His, and He is mine,
Forever and forever.

2 I’ve found a Friend, O such a Friend!
He bled, He died to save me;
And not alone the gift of life,
But His own self He gave me.
Naught that I have mine own I call,
I’ll hold it for the giver;
My heart, my strength, my life, my all
Are His, and His forever.

3 I’ve found a Friend, O such a Friend!
So kind and true and tender,
So wise a counsellor and guide,
So mighty a defender!
From Him who loves me now so well,
What power my soul shall sever?
Shall life or death, shall earth or hell?
No! I am His forever.

Text Information

• First Line: I've found a Friend, O such a Friend!
• Title: I've Found a Friend
• Author: James G. Small, 1817-1888
• Meter: 87.87.D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  John 15:13
• Topic: The Christian Life: Prayer and Intercession; Jesus: Friend; Jesus: Love; Jesus: Passion

Tune Information

• Name: CONSTANCE
• Composer: Arthur S. Sullivan, 1842-1900
• Meter: 87.87.D.
• Key: E♭ Major